HOKE'S FINAL LINE
The extreme left flank of Confederate General Robt. F. Hoke's brigade was formed a few yds. N. just before the final attack, April 20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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RANSOM'S ASSAULT
General Matt Ransom's brigade formed in line of battle near here in the final Confederate attack, April 20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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MATTAMUSKEET NAT'L WILDLIFE REFUGE
The refuge, observation tower, and hunting lodge were rehabilitated by Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees, 1934-42.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
The first Roman Catholic church in North Carolina. Consecrated, 1829. Burned by Federal troops, 1864. Stood one block east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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FORT BARTOW
Confederate earth fort mounting nine guns. Bombarded by Federal fleet February 7, 1862. Earthworks 2 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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FIRST PUBLIC LIBRARY
In North Carolina was set up near this spot about 1700. Books sent from England by Rev. Thos. Bray.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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BATTLE OF PLYMOUTH
Confederate troops led by Gen. Robert F. Hoke, aided by ram Albemarle, retook Union-occupied town, April 17-20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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PALMER-MARSH HOUSE
Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB3)
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HISTORIC BATH
Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB2)
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PALMER-MARSH HOUSE
Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB3)
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CIVIL AIR PATROL
Coastal Patrol Base, first in N.C., opened ½ mi. S.E., in 1942. Civilian pilots supported military and patrolled for German U-boats.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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GRANVILLE GRANT
Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Its southern boundary was surveyed in 1743 to a point near here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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GRANVILLE GRANT
Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Survey of southern boundary began 28 1/2 miles east across sound, 1743.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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SOMERSET PLACE
Antebellum plantation of Josiah Collins III, who grew rice & corn. Home in 1860 to 328 slaves. Located six miles south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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JAMES ADAMS FLOATING THEATRE
Toured coastal towns, 1913-1941. Edna Ferber's 1925 visit to ship, then docked nearby, was basis for her novel Show Boat.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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OCRACOKE LIGHTHOUSE
Oldest N.C. lighthouse still in service. Erected 1823 to serve Ocracoke Inlet trade. 75 ft. tall. Located 1/4 mile S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE
Tallest brick lighthouse in nation at 208 feet. Constructed, 1869-1870, to mark Diamond Shoals. Replaced 1802 structure.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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RADIO MILESTONE
From near here in 1902 R. A. Fessenden sent the first musical notes ever relayed by radio waves. Received 48 miles north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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FORT FORREST
Confederate, mounting seven guns. Protected west side of Croatan Sound. Destroyed on Feb. 8, 1862. Earthworks stood 1 mile N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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JOHN GRAY BLOUNT 1752-1833
Merchant & land speculator. Shipping interests across eastern N.C.; also invested in western N.C. land. Home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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