BURNT SWAMP ASSOCIATION
Baptist churches serving Lumbee and other tribes. Association was formed in 1881 at Burnt Swamp Church, then 2 1/2 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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JOHN ENGLAND 1786-1842
Bishop of Charleston. He organized Roman Catholics in N.C. at Fayetteville Convention, & consecrated St. Patrick Church, 1829. Present church 4/10 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...
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WHITE LAKE CCC CAMP
An installation of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Initiated modern park improvements. Est. here 1935; closed 1942.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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CAPE FEAR BAPTIST CHURCH
Constituted in 1756 as Particular Baptist. Stephen Hollingsworth, first minister. Present (1859) building 2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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CAPE FEAR BAPTIST CHURCH
Constituted in 1756 as Particular Baptist. Stephen Hollingsworth, first minister. Present (1859) building 2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
Began in N.C. as Young Tar Heel Farmers, 1928, to promote vocational agriculture in schools. Camp here since 1928.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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FEDERAL HOSPITAL
The 1865 home of Wm. Smith, 100 yds. E., was used as a hospital for Union troops in the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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FEDERAL ARTILLERY
From a point 50 yards west three batteries of artillery under Major J. A. Reynolds shelled the Confederate first line of earthworks.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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'OAK GROVE'
Plantation home of John Smith, used as a Confederate hospital during the Battle of Averasboro, March 16, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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CONFEDERATE FIRST LINE
Gen. W. B. Taliaferro's division occupied trenches crossing the road at this point, March 15-16, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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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...
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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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