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The town of Wadesboro dates back to 1783 when it was founded by Capt. Patrick Boggan and Col. Thomas Wade, famous Revolutionary patriots. A settlement had grown along the banks of the Pee Dee River but a more centralized location was needed for the county seat.
Originally named Newtown, the town was renamed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1787 to honor of Colonel Thomas Wade after his service with the Anson County Regiment of militia in the American Revolutionary War. In 1900, astronomers determined that Wadesboro would be the best location in North America for viewing a total solar eclipse.
Established in 1783 as the County Seat for Anson County, Wadesboro was called New Town until 1787, when the name was changed to honor Revolutionary War Patriot Colonel Thomas Wade. Wade's brother-in-law, Patrick Boggan, was a pioneer settler.
Oct 1, 2023 · Wadesboro is known for its rich history, dating back to its founding in 1783. The town was named after Colonel Thomas Wade, a Revolutionary War officer. Wadesboro was once a hub for trading in the 19th century due to its strategic location close to the railroad.
The District's period of significance begins in 1783, the year Wadesboro was founded and the approximate date of the Boggan-Hammond House at 206 East Wade Street (National Register 1972) located in the district. It extends to 1948, the National Register fifty-year criterion.
The Wadesboro Downtown Historic District is a 32-acre (13 ha) national historic district located at Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina. It included 81 contributing buildings, one contributing structure and one contributing object (Confederate Memorial Monument) in the governmental and commercial core of the City of Wadesboro.
The town was originally found in 1783 as New Town but changed by the North Carolina General Assembly to Wadesboro in 1787 to honor Colonel Thomas Wade, a native son, state legislator, and Revolutionary War commander of the Anson County Regiment.
