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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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