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JAMES LYTCH

Invented Lytch cotton planter (patented 1878), a favorite in the South, and other implements. Shops were 1/4 mile S.W. This was his home.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Invented Lytch cotton planter (patented 1878), a favorite in the South, and other implements. Shops were 1/4 mile S.W. This was his home.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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GUN FACTORY

Revolutionary War arms factory operated in this vicinity by Richard Herring and John Devane until destroyed by the Tories.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Revolutionary War arms factory operated in this vicinity by Richard Herring and John Devane until destroyed by the Tories.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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RICHARD CLINTON

Lieut. colonel militia, member Provincial Congress, 1775, legislature, conventions 1788, 1789. This town named for him. Home was nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Lieut. colonel militia, member Provincial Congress, 1775, legislature, conventions 1788, 1789. This town named for him. Home was nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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BABE RUTH

Hit his first home run in professional baseball, March, 1914. 135 yds. N.W. In this town George Herman Ruth acquired the nickname "Babe."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Hit his first home run in professional baseball, March, 1914. 135 yds. N.W. In this town George Herman Ruth acquired the nickname "Babe."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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MARION BUTLER

United States Senator, 1896-1901. Populist-Republican. Supporter of education, sponsor of rural free delivery act. Birthplace is here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

United States Senator, 1896-1901. Populist- Republican. Supporter of education, sponsor of rural free delivery act. Birthplace is here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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CAMP MACKALL

Primary training site for U.S. Army airborne troops in World War II. Established 1943; named for Private John Thomas Mackall. Two miles W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Primary training site for U.S. Army airborne troops in World War II. Established 1943; named for Private John Thomas Mackall. Two miles W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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THOMAS ROBESON

Colonel in Revolution, member of provincial congresses and state senator. Robeson County is named for him. His home stood 1/2 mile N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Colonel in Revolution, member of provincial congresses and state senator. Robeson County is named for him. His home stood 1/2 mile N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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MONROE'S CROSSROADS

Gen. Kilpatrick's Union cavalry repulsed Gen. Hampton's Confederate cavalry there, March 10, 1865, ten miles north. Now in Fort Bragg area.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Gen. Kilpatrick's Union cavalry repulsed Gen. Hampton's Confederate cavalry there, March 10, 1865, ten miles north. Now in Fort Bragg area.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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JOHN WILLIS

Founder of Lumberton, captain in Revolution, later brigadier general; member of legislature, conventions of 1788, '89. Plantation was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Founder of Lumberton, captain in Revolution, later brigadier general; member of legislature, conventions of 1788, '89. Plantation was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ANGUS W. McLEAN

Governor, 1925-1929, Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury, 1920-1921. Home is 1 mile south, grave 100 yards N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Governor, 1925-1929, Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury, 1920-1921. Home is 1 mile south, grave 100 yards N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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MOORE'S CAMP

Prior to the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, forces of Gen. James Moore, Whig commander, camped, Feb. 15-21, 1776, 1 1/2 miles northeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Prior to the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, forces of Gen. James Moore, Whig commander, camped, Feb. 15-21, 1776, 1 1/2 miles northeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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JAMES C. DOBBIN

Secretary of United States Navy, 1853-57. Helped found State Hospital for Insane. Home one block north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Secretary of United States Navy, 1853-57. Helped found State Hospital for Insane. Home one block north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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EDENBOROUGH MEDICAL COLLEGE

Early medical school, chartered 1867, conducted by Dr. Hector McLean. Closed c. 1877. Stood one-half mile south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Early medical school, chartered 1867, conducted by Dr. Hector McLean. Closed c. 1877. Stood one-half mile south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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THOMAS O. MOORE 1804-1876

Governor of Louisiana, 1860-1864; a leader of the secession movement. His birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles northwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Governor of Louisiana, 1860-1864; a leader of the secession movement. His birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles northwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

Est. 1867 as Howard School. State-supported since 1877. A part of The University of North Carolina since 1972.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Est. 1867 as Howard School. State-supported since 1877. A part of The University of North Carolina since 1972.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT PEMBROKE

Established 1887 as the State Normal School for Indians. Since 1972 a campus of The University of North Carolina.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Established 1887 as the State Normal School for Indians. Since 1972 a campus of The University of North Carolina.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JOHN CHARLES McNEILL

Notable North Carolina poet, 1874-1907. House in which he was born restored at his burial site 1 1/2 miles west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Notable North Carolina poet, 1874-1907. House in which he was born restored at his burial site 1 1/2 miles west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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CONFEDERATE BREASTWORKS

Thrown up early in 1865 to defend Fayetteville from Sherman's army. Remains are here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

Thrown up early in 1865 to defend Fayetteville from Sherman's army. Remains are here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Organized in 1800. The original building, begun in 1816, rebuilt on same walls after fire of 1831, stands one block east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Organized in 1800. The original building, begun in 1816, rebuilt on same walls after fire of 1831, stands one block east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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CAROLINA COLLEGE

Operated by Methodist Church, 1911-1926. Site used by Presbyterian Jr. College, 1929-1960; Carolina Military Academy, 1962-1972. One block S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Operated by Methodist Church, 1911-1926. Site used by Presbyterian Jr. College, 1929-1960; Carolina Military Academy, 1962-1972. One block S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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