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JAMES HALL

Presbyterian minister, Revolutionary soldier and chaplain, educator, pioneer missionary in the Natchez country. Grave is 50 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Presbyterian minister, Revolutionary soldier and chaplain, educator, pioneer missionary in the Natchez country. Grave is 50 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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CLIO'S NURSERY

A school established about 1778 by the Rev. James Hall. Trained many prominent men. Closed about 1787. Was a few hundred yards E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

A school established about 1778 by the Rev. James Hall. Trained many prominent men. Closed about 1787. Was a few hundred yards E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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CENTRE CHURCH

Presbyterian, organized in 1765. Synod of the Carolinas formed there, 1788. Present building, erected 1854, is 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Presbyterian, organized in 1765. Synod of the Carolinas formed there, 1788. Present building, erected 1854, is 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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GRANVILLE GRANT

Formed northern half of the colony of North Carolina. Its southern boundary was run to a point three miles east, in the fall of 1746.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Formed northern half of the colony of North Carolina. Its southern boundary was run to a point three miles east, in the fall of 1746.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ASA GRAY

American botanist and Harvard professor. In July 1841, investigated the region's flora. Headquarters was in house that stood 50 yds. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

American botanist and Harvard professor. In July 1841, investigated the region's flora. Headquarters was in house that stood 50 yds. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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MONTFORT STOKES 1762-1842

Governor, 1830-1832; U.S. Senator; Federal Indian Commissioner. Home stood 1 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

Governor, 1830-1832; U.S. Senator; Federal Indian Commissioner. Home stood 1 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

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J. P. CALDWELL

Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home was two blocks north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home was two blocks north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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MITCHELL COLLEGE

Founded 1856 as college for women. Presbyterian until 1959. Granted state community college status, 1973. Two blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Founded 1856 as college for women. Presbyterian until 1959. Granted state community college status, 1973. Two blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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EBENEZER ACADEMY

Chartered in 1822. An academy to 1856; public school until 1903. This is the original building.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Chartered in 1822. An academy to 1856; public school until 1903. This is the original building.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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NORTH CAROLINA- VIRGINIA

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w VIRGINIA / First permanent...

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w VIRGINIA / First...

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NORTH CAROLINA- VIRGINIA

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w VIRGINIA / First permanent...

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w VIRGINIA / First...

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NORTH CAROLINA- VIRGINIA

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w VIRGINIA / First permanent...

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w VIRGINIA / First...

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JAMES B. GORDON

Brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. Mortally wounded near Richmond, Virginia, May 12, 1864. Birthplace stands 300 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. Mortally wounded near Richmond, Virginia, May 12, 1864. Birthplace stands 300 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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RICHMOND PEARSON 1805-1878

Chief Justice of State Supreme Court, 1859-78. Conducted law school at Richmond Hill, his home, located 5 mi. NW.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Chief Justice of State Supreme Court, 1859-78. Conducted law school at Richmond Hill, his home, located 5 mi. NW.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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STONEMAN'S RAID

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry occupied Statesville, April 13, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry occupied Statesville, April 13, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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