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RHETT'S BRIGADE

The brigade of Colonel A. M. Rhett was repulsed 300 yds. W. on March 16, 1865, by Union troops under Col. Henry Case.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

The brigade of Colonel A. M. Rhett was repulsed 300 yds. W. on March 16, 1865, by Union troops under Col. Henry Case.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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CHARTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF N.C.

William R. Davie's bill to charter the University was adopted by the General Assembly meeting nearby, Dec. 11, 1789.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

William R. Davie's bill to charter the University was adopted by the General Assembly meeting nearby, Dec. 11, 1789.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JOHN OWEN 1787-1841

Governor, 1828-1830; state legislator; and Whig party leader. His home stood 4 miles NW.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

Governor, 1828-1830; state legislator; and Whig party leader. His home stood 4 miles NW.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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STEAMBOAT TRADE

Naval stores and lumber were primary cargo on vessels navigating Black River, ca. 1875-1914. Remains of the steamer A.J. Johnson 60 yds. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Naval stores and lumber were primary cargo on vessels navigating Black River, ca. 1875-1914. Remains of the steamer A.J. Johnson 60 yds. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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CROATAN NORMAL SCHOOL

Est. in 1887 to educate teachers of Indian youth. It was the forerunner of UNC-Pembroke. Building was 2/10 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Est. in 1887 to educate teachers of Indian youth. It was the forerunner of UNC-Pembroke. Building was 2/10 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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FIRST RURAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

In 1912 Robeson County established first rural health department in U.S. three blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

In 1912 Robeson County established first rural health department in U.S. three blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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THE BARTRAMS

Naturalists John and William Bartram, in 1765 and later, used their kinsman's house, Ashwood, as operating base. Stood 2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Naturalists John and William Bartram, in 1765 and later, used their kinsman's house, Ashwood, as operating base. Stood 2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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WARREN WINSLOW 1810-1862

Acting Governor, 1854; Congressman, 1855-1861. Negotiated surrender of local U.S. arsenal in 1861. Grave 40 yds. SE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Acting Governor, 1854; Congressman, 1855-1861. Negotiated surrender of local U.S. arsenal in 1861. Grave 40 yds. SE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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CONFEDERATE WOMEN'S HOME

Built in 1915 for the widows and daughters of state's Confederate veterans. Closed, 1981. Cemetery 300 yds. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Built in 1915 for the widows and daughters of state's Confederate veterans. Closed, 1981. Cemetery 300 yds. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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C. M. STEDMAN 1841-1930

Last Confederate officer in Congress, 1911-1930; lawyer & lt.-governor. Grave is 2 blks. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Last Confederate officer in Congress, 1911-1930; lawyer & lt.-governor. Grave is 2 blks. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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HENRY EVANS

Free black cobbler & minister. Built first Methodist church in Fayetteville. Died 1810. Buried 2 blocks north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Free black cobbler & minister. Built first Methodist church in Fayetteville. Died 1810. Buried 2 blocks north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Oldest N.C. newspaper still being published. Begun 1816 as weekly; daily since 1896. E. J. Hale, editor, 1824-1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Oldest N.C. newspaper still being published. Begun 1816 as weekly; daily since 1896. E. J. Hale, editor, 1824-1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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FRANK P. GRAHAM 1886-1972

First president of Consolidated U.N.C., 1932-1949. U.S. senator; U.N. mediator, India & Pakistan. Birthplace was 50 yds. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

First president of Consolidated U.N.C., 1932-1949. U.S. senator; U.N. mediator, India & Pakistan. Birthplace was 50 yds. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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GABRIEL HOLMES 1769-1829

Governor, 1821-1824; Congressman. His son, Theophilus Holmes, a Confederate general. Home stood 2 mi. SE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Governor, 1821-1824; Congressman. His son, Theophilus Holmes, a Confederate general. Home stood 2 mi. SE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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DUNN'S CREEK QUAKER MEETING

Started about 1746; joined yearly meeting, 1760; discontinued about 1781. Site and cemetery are 2.5 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Started about 1746; joined yearly meeting, 1760; discontinued about 1781. Site and cemetery are 2.5 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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BLACK RIVER CHURCH

Presbyterian. Organized 1740. Present building constructed 1859. First regular pastor was the Rev. Colin Lindsay.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Presbyterian. Organized 1740. Present building constructed 1859. First regular pastor was the Rev. Colin Lindsay.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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STEWARTSVILLE CEMETERY

Begun 1785. Congressman James Stewart gave land. J. C. McLaurin, who founded Laurinburg, and many Scots buried here. Two miles southwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Begun 1785. Congressman James Stewart gave land. J. C. McLaurin, who founded Laurinburg, and many Scots buried here. Two miles southwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE

Chartered 1958; opened 1961. Formed by merger of colleges dating from 1858. Coeducational, four-year liberal arts college.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Chartered 1958; opened 1961. Formed by merger of colleges dating from 1858. Coeducational, four- year liberal arts college.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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METHODIST UNIVERSITY

Chartered 1956 as four-year liberal arts college. Opened September 1960. University since 2006.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Chartered 1956 as four-year liberal arts college. Opened September 1960. University since 2006.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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CAMPBELTON

Colonial river port, incorporated in 1762. Later merged with Cross Creek to form the town of Fayetteville.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Colonial river port, incorporated in 1762. Later merged with Cross Creek to form the town of Fayetteville.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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