Designed and built by John Berry in 1844-1845. Outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture with details of woodwork and stair brackets from Asher-Benjamins' pattern book. An English Clock (c.1769), a gift to the town of Hillsborough, is located in the courthouse cupola. Allow 15 minutes for tour. The courthouse is still in operation for county judicial business, so some areas are restricted. Free.
Open 24 hours a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions
The Garden consists of a one acre woodland filled with a camellia collections and plentiful natives. The site is filled with Old Box, Hollies and other traditional southern plantings. Other beds include a 100 foot mixed perennial and woody border; a formal parterre herb garden;
Hillsborough, NC Gardens Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3
Now used as the Town Hall, this early 19th-century house was once owned by Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin, who died there in 1870. The house has notable interior woodwork and six interesting outbuildings. Free tours available.
Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions
18 holes, par 71, range, putt. green, chip. green, pro shop, school. Open year-round. Greg Barnes is head pro.
Hillsborough, NC Golf Courses
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