Meridian Marker (Circa 1915), Chapel Hill, North Carolina - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This survey stone replaced the 1898 meridian station which was rendered useless by construction of Davie Hall in 1915. Originally, the survey point was described as being "marked by two pint glass bottles, one above the other, buried two inches under ground". This stone was later set as a permanent marker.

To reach the stone, enter Coker Arboretum from the west, beside Davie Hall. Walk east about 200 feet along a brick walkway known as President's Walk. Turn right at an open area and go fifty feet southward. The monument is flush with the ground, 2.4 feet northwest of a low stone wall (4 inches tall). For additional information, see the website, listed below.

The top of the stone is inscribed 'U + S'.

Monumentation Type: Dressed stone Monument Category: Meridian Line marker Accessible to general public: yes Historical significance: Set in 1915 by the US Geological Survey. Monument Website: [Web Link] County: Chapel Hill (Orange County), NC USGS Quad: Chapel Hill Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Other Coordinates details: Not listed Approximate date of monument: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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