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C. C. CAMBRELENG

Congressman from New York, 1821-39; House leader for Jackson & Van Buren; minister to Russia; merchant. Was born in this town, 1786.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

Congressman from New York, 1821-39; House leader for Jackson & Van Buren; minister to Russia; merchant. Was born in this town, 1786.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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LAKE COMPANY

Josiah Collins, Sr., and partners drained part of 100,000-acre tract near Lake Phelps with 6-mile canal, completed 1788; mouth 2 mi. southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Josiah Collins, Sr., and partners drained part of 100,000-acre tract near Lake Phelps with 6-mile canal, completed 1788; mouth 2 mi. southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ROANOKE RIVER

Early channel of trade, its valley long an area of plantations. Frequent floods until 1952, since controlled by Kerr Dam. Old name was "Moratuck."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

Early channel of trade, its valley long an area of plantations. Frequent floods until 1952, since controlled by Kerr Dam. Old name was "Moratuck."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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DANIEL G. FOWLE

Governor, 1889-91, state Adjutant General, 1863, Confederate officer, superior court judge, state legislator. His home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

Governor, 1889-91, state Adjutant General, 1863, Confederate officer, superior court judge, state legislator. His home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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WRECK OF THE U.S.S. 'HURON'

Steamer ran aground on November 24, 1877, near here, killing 98. Tragedy led to improvements in U.S. Livesaving Service.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Steamer ran aground on November 24, 1877, near here, killing 98. Tragedy led to improvements in U.S. Livesaving Service.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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'MIRLO' RESCUE

A German submarine sank the British tanker "Mirlo" off coast nearby, Aug. 16, 1918. Coast Guard, led by J. A. Midgett, saved most of the crew.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

A German submarine sank the British tanker "Mirlo" off coast nearby, Aug. 16, 1918. Coast Guard, led by J. A. Midgett, saved most of the crew.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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ST. THOMAS CHURCH

Episcopal. Oldest church building in the state of North Carolina; was constructed in 1734.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

Episcopal. Oldest church building in the state of North Carolina; was constructed in 1734.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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CHARLES PETTIGREW

First Bishop-elect of Episcopal Church in N.C., 1794. St. David's Church, erected 1803 at his expense, and his home are 1/2 mile southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

First Bishop-elect of Episcopal Church in N.C., 1794. St. David's Church, erected 1803 at his expense, and his home are 1/2 mile southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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DeMILLE FAMILY

Home of motion picture producer Cecil B. DeMille & his father, playwright Henry C. DeMille, stood five blocks west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Home of motion picture producer Cecil B. DeMille & his father, playwright Henry C. DeMille, stood five blocks west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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MATTHEW ROWAN

Acting governor, 1753-54. Councilor, assemblyman, and Surveyor-General. Merchant in the Irish trade. His home was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Acting governor, 1753-54. Councilor, assemblyman, and Surveyor-General. Merchant in the Irish trade. His home was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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R. A. FESSENDEN

Inventor, Pioneer in radio communication, conducted wireless experiments, 1901-02, from a station, 600 yds. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Inventor, Pioneer in radio communication, conducted wireless experiments, 1901-02, from a station, 600 yds. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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JOHN F. TOMPKINS

Agricultural reformer, a founder of the State Fair, published and edited the "Farmer's Journal," 1852-53, in Bath. This was his home.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Agricultural reformer, a founder of the State Fair, published and edited the "Farmer's Journal," 1852-53, in Bath. This was his home.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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JOSEPHUS DANIELS

Secretary of the Navy, 1913-21; Ambassador to Mexico; editor; author. Birthplace stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Secretary of the Navy, 1913-21; Ambassador to Mexico; editor; author. Birthplace stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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AUGUSTIN DALY

Playwright, dramatic critic, theatrical producer, and actor, was born, July 20, 1838, in a house which stood 300 feet north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Playwright, dramatic critic, theatrical producer, and actor, was born, July 20, 1838, in a house which stood 300 feet north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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BUNCOMBE HALL

Continental Line officer. Wounded and captured at Germantown, Oct. 1777. Home, “Buncombe Hall,” stood one mile north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Continental Line officer. Wounded and captured at Germantown, Oct. 1777. Home, “Buncombe Hall,” stood one mile north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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ASA BIGGS

United States Senator 1855-1858, Congressman, member of state conventions, 1835 and 1861. Federal and Confederate Judge. Home is 1 block N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

United States Senator 1855-1858, Congressman, member of state conventions, 1835 and 1861. Federal and Confederate Judge. Home is 1 block N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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MACKEYS FERRY

Established 1735 over Albemarle Sound, succeeding Bells Ferry. Discontinued in 1938. Southern terminus was 3 miles northwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Established 1735 over Albemarle Sound, succeeding Bells Ferry. Discontinued in 1938. Southern terminus was 3 miles northwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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FORT HILL

Site of Confederate batteries on Pamlico River which enabled Gen. D. H. Hill's forces to besiege Washington in spring of 1863. 5 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Site of Confederate batteries on Pamlico River which enabled Gen. D. H. Hill's forces to besiege Washington in spring of 1863. 5 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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FIRST POST ROAD

The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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BRITISH INVASION

A British force under Admiral Cockburn occupied Portsmouth and Ocracoke, July 12-16, 1813. S.E. 30 miles across Pamlico Sound.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

A British force under Admiral Cockburn occupied Portsmouth and Ocracoke, July 12-16, 1813. S.E. 30 miles across Pamlico Sound.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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