Hugh Waddell

c. 1734-April 9, 1773

Directed construction of Fort Dobbs in 1756 while in command of Provincial forces. Irish born, Waddell was in North Carolina by 1754. During French & Indian War, he led troops to Pennsylvania in 1758 and repulsed Cherokee attack on Fort Dobbs in February 1760. He was commissioned general 1771. Buried at Castle Hayne, Bladen Co.

Marker is on Fort Dobbs Road 1 mile west of U.S. 21, on the right when traveling west.