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ALAMANCE COTTON MILL

Built 1837 by E. M. Holt. Produced Alamance Plaid, the first factory-dyed cotton cloth south of the Potomac. Stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Built 1837 by E. M. Holt. Produced Alamance Plaid, the first factory-dyed cotton cloth south of the Potomac. Stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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W. KERR SCOTT

Governor, 1949-1953; United States Senator, 1954-1958; N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture, 1937-1948. Birthplace is nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Governor, 1949-1953; United States Senator, 1954-1958; N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture, 1937-1948. Birthplace is nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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Bennett Place

Farm home of James Bennett, where Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston surrendered his army to Union Gen. William T. Sherman, Apr. 26, 1865. Johnston's surrender followed Lee's at Appomattox by 17...

Farm home of James Bennett, where Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston surrendered his army to Union Gen. William T. Sherman, Apr. 26, 1865. Johnston's surrender followed Lee's at Appomattox by 17...

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BEDFORD BROWN

U.S. Senator, 1829-1840; legislator; and staunch Unionist. Lived at "Rose Hill," located here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

U.S. Senator, 1829-1840; legislator; and staunch Unionist. Lived at "Rose Hill," located here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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WILLIAM R. WEBB (SAWNEY)

Founder, 1870, of Webb School, since 1886 in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Confederate soldier, U.S. Senator, 1913. Born 1842, one mile S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Founder, 1870, of Webb School, since 1886 in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Confederate soldier, U.S. Senator, 1913. Born 1842, one mile S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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W. W. KITCHIN

Governor, 1909-1913; member of Congress. Moved to Roxboro from Scotland Neck in 1888. Home is 2 blocks E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Governor, 1909-1913; member of Congress. Moved to Roxboro from Scotland Neck in 1888. Home is 2 blocks E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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GRIERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Organized in 1753. Rev. Hugh McAden served as its first minister. Present building dates from 1856. Stands 1 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Organized in 1753. Rev. Hugh McAden served as its first minister. Present building dates from 1856. Stands 1 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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SNOW CAMP

Settled by Quakers in 1749. Cornwallis camped in area after Battle of Guilford Courthouse and used home of Simon Dixon as headquarters.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Settled by Quakers in 1749. Cornwallis camped in area after Battle of Guilford Courthouse and used home of Simon Dixon as headquarters.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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WILLIAM L. POTEAT

Wake Forest College president, 1905-1927. Champion of freedom of scientific thought. Birthplace and family home stands here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Wake Forest College president, 1905-1927. Champion of freedom of scientific thought. Birthplace and family home stands here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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THE GLASS HOUSE

Noted winter health resort patronized by Northern hunters and tuberculosis patients. Opened 1871; burned 1893. Site is 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Noted winter health resort patronized by Northern hunters and tuberculosis patients. Opened 1871; burned 1893. Site is 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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HARRIS MEETING HOUSE

Founded by Methodists prior to 1778. It was the mother church in this area. Disbanded in 1828. Stood 1 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Founded by Methodists prior to 1778. It was the mother church in this area. Disbanded in 1828. Stood 1 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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J. G. A. WILLIAMSON

First U.S. representative to Republic of Venezuela, 1835-1840; member of N.C. General Assembly. Birthplace was 1/2 mile S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

First U.S. representative to Republic of Venezuela, 1835-1840; member of N.C. General Assembly. Birthplace was 1/2 mile S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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JACOB THOMPSON

Secretary of Interior, 1857-1861, Confederate secret agent in Canada, U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Birthplace stands 100 yds. southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Secretary of Interior, 1857-1861, Confederate secret agent in Canada, U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Birthplace stands 100 yds. southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ROBERT PAINE

Leader in organization of Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1845. Bishop, president of LaGrange College, Ala., & author. Born 1 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Leader in organization of Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1845. Bishop, president of LaGrange College, Ala., & author. Born 1 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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OXFORD ORPHANAGE

Opened by Masons, 1873, with John H. Mills first head, in plant of St. Johns College, which they had operated, 1858-1861.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Opened by Masons, 1873, with John H. Mills first head, in plant of St. Johns College, which they had operated, 1858-1861.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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CANE CREEK MEETING

First Monthly Meeting of Friends in central North Carolina, 1751. Present building is on the original site.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

First Monthly Meeting of Friends in central North Carolina, 1751. Present building is on the original site.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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WILLIAM B. UMSTEAD

Governor, 1953-54, U.S. Senator, congressman; Democratic leader; and lawyer. Birthplace is 6 1/2 mi., grave 5 1/2 mi., N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Governor, 1953-54, U.S. Senator, congressman; Democratic leader; and lawyer. Birthplace is 6 1/2 mi., grave 5 1/2 mi., N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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BETHESDA CHURCH

Presbyterian, began as "Hart's Chapel," about 1765. Mother of many churches. The present building erected 1944, stands 3/4 mile south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Presbyterian, began as "Hart's Chapel," about 1765. Mother of many churches. The present building erected 1944, stands 3/4 mile south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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HUGHES ACADEMY

Operated, 1845 to 1884. Founded by Samuel W. Hughes. Attended by Wm. T. Dortch, David I. Craig, Geo. T. and P. H. Winston. Site is 1 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Operated, 1845 to 1884. Founded by Samuel W. Hughes. Attended by Wm. T. Dortch, David I. Craig, Geo. T. and P. H. Winston. Site is 1 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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MOUNT BETHEL METHODIST CHURCH

Non-denominational meeting house built ca. 1784 by Archer Harris. By 1808 Methodist. Home church to Washington Duke.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Non-denominational meeting house built ca. 1784 by Archer Harris. By 1808 Methodist. Home church to Washington Duke.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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