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WOODROW WILSON

President of the United States, 1913-1921. His home, 1874-1882, was the Presbyterian manse, which stood one block E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

President of the United States, 1913-1921. His home, 1874-1882, was the Presbyterian manse, which stood one block E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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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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ORTON

Fine colonial home, built about 1725 by Roger Moore. Later Gov. Benjamin Smith's home. Stands 16-3/4 mi. south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Fine colonial home, built about 1725 by Roger Moore. Later Gov. Benjamin Smith's home. Stands 16-3/4 mi. south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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NORTH CAROLINA-SOUTH CAROLINA

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 SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in 1712...

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 SOUTH CAROLINA / Formed in...

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NORTH CAROLINA-SOUTH CAROLINA

Fought, Feb. 20-21, 1865, between U.S. Colored Troops and Confederates. Last engagement before the fall of Wilmington. Earthworks 300 yds. N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Fought, Feb. 20-21, 1865, between U.S. Colored Troops and Confederates. Last engagement before the fall of Wilmington. Earthworks 300 yds. N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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JAMES MOORE

Commander of Whigs in Moore's Creek campaign, 1776, brigadier general North Carolina troops at Charleston. Died 1777. His home was 3 mi. S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Commander of Whigs in Moore's Creek campaign, 1776, brigadier general North Carolina troops at Charleston. Died 1777. His home was 3 mi. S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ALFRED MOORE

Associate Justice United States Supreme Court, 1799-1804, officer in the Revolution, state attorney general, judge. Home was 18 3/4 mi. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Associate Justice United States Supreme Court, 1799-1804, officer in the Revolution, state attorney general, judge. Home was 18 3/4 mi. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ROBERT HOWE

Major general in the Revolution, commander of the American Army in the South, 1776-78. His home stood 17 miles S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Major general in the Revolution, commander of the American Army in the South, 1776-78. His home stood 17 miles S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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STATE SALT WORKS

The state of North Carolina to relieve a wartime scarcity, operated salt works from here to Myrtle Grove Sound, 1861-64.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

The state of North Carolina to relieve a wartime scarcity, operated salt works from here to Myrtle Grove Sound, 1861-64.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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EARLY DRAWBRIDGE

One of the few drawbridges in the American colonies was built near here by Benjamin Heron about 1768. Destroyed by British troops, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

One of the few drawbridges in the American colonies was built near here by Benjamin Heron about 1768. Destroyed by British troops, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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CORNWALLIS

Retreating after Battle of Guilford Courthouse, en route to Wilmington, passed near here with his army in April 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Retreating after Battle of Guilford Courthouse, en route to Wilmington, passed near here with his army in April 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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WILMINGTON AND WELDON RAILROAD

Longest railroad in the world when completed in 1840. Length 161 1/2 mi. Terminus was 4 blocks W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Longest railroad in the world when completed in 1840. Length 161 1/2 mi. Terminus was 4 blocks W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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OLD COURTHOUSE

Stood two blocks west. Here a stamp master, William Houston, was forced to resign, 1765, and safety committees met in 1775.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Stood two blocks west. Here a stamp master, William Houston, was forced to resign, 1765, and safety committees met in 1775.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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WASHINGTON'S SOUTHERN TOUR

President Washington was a guest Apr. 24-25, 1791, at the Quince home which stood 2 blocks W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

President Washington was a guest Apr. 24-25, 1791, at the Quince home which stood 2 blocks W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

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S. S. SATCHWELL

A founder of State Medical Society, 1849, head of Confederate Hospital at Wilson, 1st president State Board of Health, 1879. Home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

A founder of State Medical Society, 1849, head of Confederate Hospital at Wilson, 1st president State Board of Health, 1879. Home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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EDWARD B. DUDLEY 1789-1855

Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote; first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. His home stands 2 blocks W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote; first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. His home stands 2 blocks W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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SPANISH ATTACK

A Spanish expedition captured the town of Brunswick, 1748, during King George's War, but was soon driven away by the colonial militia.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

A Spanish expedition captured the town of Brunswick, 1748, during King George's War, but was soon driven away by the colonial militia.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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JOHN BURGWIN 1731-1803

Merchant, planter, and colonial official. Built this house, 1770-1771. His "Hermitage" estate was eight miles north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Merchant, planter, and colonial official. Built this house, 1770-1771. His "Hermitage" estate was eight miles north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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ARTHUR DOBBS

Royal Governor 1754-65, author, member Irish Parliament, promoter of search for Northwest Passage, is buried at Saint Philips Church.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Royal Governor 1754-65, author, member Irish Parliament, promoter of search for Northwest Passage, is buried at Saint Philips Church.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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HINTON JAMES

First student to enter the University of North Carolina, 1795. Civil engineer and legislator. Grave 300 yards east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

First student to enter the University of North Carolina, 1795. Civil engineer and legislator. Grave 300 yards east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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