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WASHINGTON'S SOUTHERN TOUR

President Washington spent the night, Apr. 19, 1791, at Shadrack Allen's Inn, which was 7 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

President Washington spent the night, Apr. 19, 1791, at Shadrack Allen's Inn, which was 7 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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CHARLES B. AYCOCK

Governor, 1901-1905. Crusader for public education. Birthplace stands 2/3 mi. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

Governor, 1901-1905. Crusader for public education. Birthplace stands 2/3 mi. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

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RAM ALBEMARLE

The Confederate ironclad Albemarle was outfitted in Halifax with machinery and guns before sailing down river into action, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

The Confederate ironclad Albemarle was outfitted in Halifax with machinery and guns before sailing down river into action, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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JOHN H. EATON 1790-1856

Secretary of War under Andrew Jackson; U.S. Senator from Tenn.; Fla. governor; U.S. minister to Spain. Born here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Secretary of War under Andrew Jackson; U.S. Senator from Tenn.; Fla. governor; U.S. minister to Spain. Born here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION

The first constitution of the independent state was adopted in Halifax on December 18, 1776.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

The first constitution of the independent state was adopted in Halifax on December 18, 1776.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

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FREEDOM HILL

Community established here by freed blacks in 1865. Incorporated as Princeville in 1885.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

Community established here by freed blacks in 1865. Incorporated as Princeville in 1885.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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JOSEPH BLOUNT CHESHIRE, JR.

Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of N.C., 1893-1932; lawyer & writer. Birthplace is one block W.; grave 100 yards S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of N.C., 1893-1932; lawyer & writer. Birthplace is one block W.; grave 100 yards S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JOHN SPENCER BASSETT

Historian. Professor at Trinity College, 1894-1906. Secretary, Amer. Historical Association, 1919-1928. Born here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Historian. Professor at Trinity College, 1894-1906. Secretary, Amer. Historical Association, 1919-1928. Born here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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CALEDONIA

State prison farm since 1892. Antebellum plantation owned by Johnston family. Name predates 1713. Two miles N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

State prison farm since 1892. Antebellum plantation owned by Johnston family. Name predates 1713. Two miles N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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JOHN HALL 1767-1833

One of three original justices of the N.C. Supreme Court, 1819-1832. Grave 1 block S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

One of three original justices of the N.C. Supreme Court, 1819-1832. Grave 1 block S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

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SIDNEY WELLER 1791-1854

Agricultural reformer & nurseryman. Introduced "American System" of grape culture. His Medoc Vineyard was 1 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Agricultural reformer & nurseryman. Introduced "American System" of grape culture. His Medoc Vineyard was 1 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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HENRY K. BURGWYN

"Boy" Colonel 26th N.C. Regt. Killed at age 21 at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Home stood 4 miles south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

"Boy" Colonel 26th N.C. Regt. Killed at age 21 at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Home stood 4 miles south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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BRICK SCHOOL

Est. for blacks in 1895 through philanthropy of Mrs. Joseph K. Brick; became junior college in 1926. Closed, 1933. Buildings stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Est. for blacks in 1895 through philanthropy of Mrs. Joseph K. Brick; became junior college in 1926. Closed, 1933. Buildings stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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WILLIE JONES

Key Anti-Federalist and an advocate for states’ rights in Revolutionary era N.C. His home, “The Grove,” was 2/10 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Key Anti-Federalist and an advocate for states’ rights in Revolutionary era N.C. His home, “The Grove,” was 2/10 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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FALLS OF THE TAR CHURCH

Constituted as Particular Baptist, 1757; Rev. John Moore & Joshua Lawrence among early ministers. Now Primitive Baptist.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Constituted as Particular Baptist, 1757; Rev. John Moore & Joshua Lawrence among early ministers. Now Primitive Baptist.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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CORNWALLIS

The British Army under Gen. Cornwallis marching to Virginia camped here at Crowell's plantation on May 8, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

The British Army under Gen. Cornwallis marching to Virginia camped here at Crowell's plantation on May 8, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JACOB W. HOLT 1811-1880

A chief architect-builder in town's 1845-61 boom era; worked in Greek Revival & Italianate styles. Home stands 1 block east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

A chief architect-builder in town's 1845-61 boom era; worked in Greek Revival & Italianate styles. Home stands 1 block east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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JOHN C. DANCY 1857-1920

Editor of A.M.E. Zion Church papers; orator; a delegate to Methodist world conference; customs collector of Wilmington. Home stood 3 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Editor of A.M.E. Zion Church papers; orator; a delegate to Methodist world conference; customs collector of Wilmington. Home stood 3 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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CONOCONNARA CHAPEL

Established as Anglican 1747; James Moir first priest. Became Baptist 1783; inactive since 1933. Present building, 1849, moved 1 mi. S.W. in 1878.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

Established as Anglican 1747; James Moir first priest. Became Baptist 1783; inactive since 1933. Present building, 1849, moved 1 mi. S.W. in 1878.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...

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SIR ARCHIE

Foundation sire of American Thoroughbred race horses, including Timoleon, Boston, Lexington, & Man O'War. Died at Mowfield, one mile north, in 1833.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

Foundation sire of American Thoroughbred race horses, including Timoleon, Boston, Lexington, & Man O'War. Died at Mowfield, one mile north, in 1833.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...

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