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SHAW UNIVERSITY

Founded 1865 by Baptist missionary Henry Martin Tupper. Chartered 1875; named for benefactor Elijah Shaw of Mass.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Founded 1865 by Baptist missionary Henry Martin Tupper. Chartered 1875; named for benefactor Elijah Shaw of Mass.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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GENERAL GRANT

In the Governor's Palace April 24-27, 1865, Grant conferred with Sherman and approved new terms for surrender of Johnston's Confederate Army.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

In the Governor's Palace April 24-27, 1865, Grant conferred with Sherman and approved new terms for surrender of Johnston's Confederate Army.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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OLD BREASTWORKS

Breastworks were thrown up around Raleigh, 1863, by order of Governor Vance, for protection against Federal raids. Remains are 1/3 mile W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Breastworks were thrown up around Raleigh, 1863, by order of Governor Vance, for protection against Federal raids. Remains are 1/3 mile W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ISAAC HUNTER'S TAVERN

Stood nearby. State Capital located within 10 miles by order N.C. Convention, 1788.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here...

Stood nearby. State Capital located within 10 miles by order N.C. Convention, 1788.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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FALL OF RALEIGH

Commissioners of North Carolina's capital met officers of Sherman's army near this spot, on April 13, 1865, and surrendered the city.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Commissioners of North Carolina's capital met officers of Sherman's army near this spot, on April 13, 1865, and surrendered the city.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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SHERMAN'S MARCH

Moving on Goldsboro, Sherman's Army was temporarily checked by Hardee's Confederates, Mar. 16, 1865, in Battle of Averasboro, 3 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Moving on Goldsboro, Sherman's Army was temporarily checked by Hardee's Confederates, Mar. 16, 1865, in Battle of Averasboro, 3 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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LEONIDAS L. POLK 1837-1892

President of National Farmers' Alliance, 1889-1892; began Progressive Farmer, 1886; a founder of N.C.S.U. and Meredith College. House is here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

President of National Farmers' Alliance, 1889-1892; began Progressive Farmer, 1886; a founder of N.C.S.U. and Meredith College. House is here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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CAMP BRYAN GRIMES

Spanish-American War camp, 95 acres, named for the Confederate general, was located here. Only U.S. Army camp in the state, 1898.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Spanish-American War camp, 95 acres, named for the Confederate general, was located here. Only U.S. Army camp in the state, 1898.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AT RALEIGH

Chartered 1887. Opened 1889 as a land grant college. Since 1931 campus of Consolidated University.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Chartered 1887. Opened 1889 as a land grant college. Since 1931 campus of Consolidated University.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

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WILCOX IRON WORKS

Important source of munitions during the American Revolution, operated occasionally since. Furnace was 100 yards southwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Important source of munitions during the American Revolution, operated occasionally since. Furnace was 100 yards southwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD

Chartered in 1835 and completed in 1840. Length 85 miles. Its southern terminus was 400 ft. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Chartered in 1835 and completed in 1840. Length 85 miles. Its southern terminus was 400 ft. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

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EXPERIMENTAL RAILROAD

Est. 1833. Horses hauled granite for the Capitol over a railroad from a quarry 1 1/4 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Est. 1833. Horses hauled granite for the Capitol over a railroad from a quarry 1 1/4 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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WALTER HINES PAGE 1855-1918

Journalist, editor, and publisher. Ambassador to Great Britain, 1913-1918. His birthplace stood 400 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Journalist, editor, and publisher. Ambassador to Great Britain, 1913-1918. His birthplace stood 400 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JOEL LANE HOUSE

Built prior to 1770 and often site of political meetings. Decision to locate Raleigh on Lane's land made there, 1792. Stands 2 blocks south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Built prior to 1770 and often site of political meetings. Decision to locate Raleigh on Lane's land made there, 1792. Stands 2 blocks south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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CHARLES D. McIVER 1860-1906

Educator and first president of what is now UNC-Greensboro, 1891-1906. Boyhood home is 200 yds. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Educator and first president of what is now UNC- Greensboro, 1891-1906. Boyhood home is 200 yds. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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RAMSEY'S MILL

Cornwallis, following the battle of Guilford Courthouse, spent several days building a bridge over Deep River, at point 300 yards N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Cornwallis, following the battle of Guilford Courthouse, spent several days building a bridge over Deep River, at point 300 yards N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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JAMES I. WADDELL

Commander of the famous Confederate cruiser, "Shenandoah," lived in a house which stands 3 blocks west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Commander of the famous Confederate cruiser, "Shenandoah," lived in a house which stands 3 blocks west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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CHARLES MANLY

Governor, 1849-51. Whig Party leader. His law office, relocated & restored, stands 70 yds. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Governor, 1849-51. Whig Party leader. His law office, relocated & restored, stands 70 yds. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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TORY RAID

David Fanning and his Tories captured many Whig leaders here at old Chatham Courthouse, July, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

David Fanning and his Tories captured many Whig leaders here at old Chatham Courthouse, July, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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GRANVILLE GRANT

Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Southern boundary was surveyed to a point just south of here in 1746.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Southern boundary was surveyed to a point just south of here in 1746.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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