Hillsborough, North Carolina is located in the same county as Chapel Hill-- Orange County-- and about 10 miles up the road. This is where the area began. Founded in 1754, it was first owned, surveyed, and mapped by William Churton, who for all his effort got the main drag through town named after him. The town was named after the Earl of Hillsborough in 1766, the British secretary of state for the colonies. History was made here and history has been preserved. William Hooper, a signer of the Declaration of Independence was laid to rest in the Presbyterian Church cemetery in October 1790. Hillsborough also has a history of American individualism. It’s here the North Carolina Regulators were born, men who fought against laws they felt unjust. And when the Civil War began Hillsborough was reluctant to support Secession. Hillsborough, once the capital of North Carolina, remains a leading voice in the county and the state. It’s the model of a modern village which has been able to maintain its historical roots. Today the town is lined with quaint shops and restaurants. It is home to unique walking tours, holiday events and a spirit that is as big as it is welcoming.
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