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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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