General William Davie Bench, UNC, Chapel Hill
A marble bench sits at the base of Davie Poplar, a large 300+ year-old tulip poplar tree in McCorkle place.
Front:
1756 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DAVIE 1820
Back:
GENERAL DAVIE CHAPTER / N.S.D.A.R. / DURHAM, N. C. / NOV. 3, 1914
Image - Back Inscription
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
February, 1915
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General Davie Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Mrs. Wiley, chapter regent, and Mrs. Reynolds, State regent, both made remarks at the presentation of the bench to the University. They discussed the rich history of Chapel Hill and their appreciation for the University. Dr. Edward Kidder Graham, University President, accepted the gift on behalf of the University. The University Glee Club sang for the attendees.
Davie Poplar Bench
William Richardson Davie, an attorney and officer in the Revolution War, served as Governor of North Carolina from 1798 to 1799. He was heavily involved in the founding of the University of North Carolina while he was a member of the North Carolina general assembly.
The bench stands in front of the giant Davie Poplar in McCorkle place on the University of North Carolina Campus.
According to legend, if a couple kisses on this bench, they will marry. This has led it to become a popular place for wedding proposals.
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