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4-H CLUB

First in North Carolina, organized at Ahoskie in 1909 as the Corn Club. Beginning of present large organization of rural youth in state.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

First in North Carolina, organized at Ahoskie in 1909 as the Corn Club. Beginning of present large organization of rural youth in state.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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FIRST ASSEMBLY

In 1665 the Albemarle County Assembly, the initial lawmaking body in Carolina, met in this area. Convened by Wm. Drummond, governor.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

In 1665 the Albemarle County Assembly, the initial lawmaking body in Carolina, met in this area. Convened by Wm. Drummond, governor.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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YEOPIM

Reservation established for Yeopim Indians in 1704; sold after 1739. Northern boundary nearby; village was 2 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Reservation established for Yeopim Indians in 1704; sold after 1739. Northern boundary nearby; village was 2 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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WEAPEMEOC

The principal town of the Weapemeoc Indians, visited by Ralph Lane and his colonists in 1585-1586, stood near present-day Edenton.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

The principal town of the Weapemeoc Indians, visited by Ralph Lane and his colonists in 1585-1586, stood near present-day Edenton.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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JOHN W. MOORE

Compiler of roster of North Carolina troops, 1861-1865, historian, novelist, Confederate major. His birthplace, "Mulberry Grove," 1 1/2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Compiler of roster of North Carolina troops, 1861-1865, historian, novelist, Confederate major. His birthplace, "Mulberry Grove," 1 1/2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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MOUNT LEBANON CHURCH

A.M.E. Zion. Organized about 1850 as mission to serve black Methodists. Since 1856 congregation has met 1 1/2 blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

A.M.E. Zion. Organized about 1850 as mission to serve black Methodists. Since 1856 congregation has met 1 1/2 blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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WILLIAM REED

Acting governor, 1722-1724; president of the Provincial Council. His home stood 3/4 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Acting governor, 1722-1724; president of the Provincial Council. His home stood 3/4 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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WILLIAM BLOUNT

Member of Continental Congress, signer of the Federal Constitution, governor S.W. Territory, Senator from Tennessee. Birthplace 1/5 mi. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Member of Continental Congress, signer of the Federal Constitution, governor S.W. Territory, Senator from Tennessee. Birthplace 1/5 mi. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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STEPHEN B. WEEKS

Historian, bibliographer, collector of North Carolina books and manuscripts, professor at Trinity College, 1891-93. Birthplace 3/5 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Historian, bibliographer, collector of North Carolina books and manuscripts, professor at Trinity College, 1891-93. Birthplace 3/5 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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JOSEPH HEWES

Signer of Declaration of Independence, leader in Continental Congress, merchant. His store was three blocks S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Signer of Declaration of Independence, leader in Continental Congress, merchant. His store was three blocks S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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J. C. B. EHRINGHAUS

Governor, 1933-1937, friend of education, member of General Assembly, solicitor. Birthplace 1/4 mile north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Governor, 1933-1937, friend of education, member of General Assembly, solicitor. Birthplace 1/4 mile north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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LEMUEL SAWYER

Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1891 as Negro normal school. Four-year college after 1939. Became a university in 1969.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Founded in 1891 as Negro normal school. Four-year college after 1939. Became a university in 1969.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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LOCKE CRAIG 1860-1925

Governor, 1913-1917; teacher, lawyer, state legislator. His birthplace is one mile N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

Governor, 1913-1917; teacher, lawyer, state legislator. His birthplace is one mile N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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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, 1775 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, 1775 b/w VIRGINIA / First...

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DR. HUGH WILLIAMSON

Signer of the Federal Constitution, member of Congress, historian. Home was 4 blocks S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

Signer of the Federal Constitution, member of Congress, historian. Home was 4 blocks S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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WILLIAM P. ROBERTS

A Confederate brigadier general at age 23, state auditor, a member of Convention of 1875. His grave is 700 yds. west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

A Confederate brigadier general at age 23, state auditor, a member of Convention of 1875. His grave is 700 yds. west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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EARLY EXPLORATION

In 1622 an expedition from Jamestown, Va., led by John Pory, explored the Chowan River area.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

In 1622 an expedition from Jamestown, Va., led by John Pory, explored the Chowan River area.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

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ISAAC GREGORY

Member provincial congress, 1775; brigadier general of militia in Revolution; member N.C. conventions, 1788-1789. Home is 4 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Member provincial congress, 1775; brigadier general of militia in Revolution; member N.C. conventions, 1788-1789. Home is 4 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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GEORGE DURANT 1632-1694

Pioneer settler in the Albemarle, about 1662. Speaker of Assembly. Site of home 20 miles east, at Durant's Neck.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Pioneer settler in the Albemarle, about 1662. Speaker of Assembly. Site of home 20 miles east, at Durant's Neck.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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