DIAMOND SHOALS
"Graveyard of Atlantic." German submarines sank over 100 ships here, 1941-42, in the "Battle of Torpedo Junction." Shoals are 3 mi. south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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SKEWARKEY CHURCH
Baptist congregation formed about 1780. Primitive Baptist since 1830's. Church here was built in 1853.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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WRIGHT BROTHERS
On December 17, 1903, from site near foot of Kill Devil Hill, Orville and Wilbur Wright made first successful powered flight 1/5 mile west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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CONFEDERATE FORTS
Fort Hatteras and Fort Clark, 2 miles s. west, fell to Union troops on Aug. 29, 1861, after two days of heavy naval bombardment.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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COLINGTON ISLAND
Granted to Sir John Colleton, Sept. 8, 1663. Colonized in 1665 by a company under Peter Carteret. Two miles W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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C. C. CAMBRELENG
Congressman from New York, 1821-39; House leader for Jackson & Van Buren; minister to Russia; merchant. Was born in this town, 1786.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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LAKE COMPANY
Josiah Collins, Sr., and partners drained part of 100,000-acre tract near Lake Phelps with 6-mile canal, completed 1788; mouth 2 mi. southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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ROANOKE RIVER
Early channel of trade, its valley long an area of plantations. Frequent floods until 1952, since controlled by Kerr Dam. Old name was "Moratuck."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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DANIEL G. FOWLE
Governor, 1889-91, state Adjutant General, 1863, Confederate officer, superior court judge, state legislator. His home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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WRECK OF THE U.S.S. 'HURON'
Steamer ran aground on November 24, 1877, near here, killing 98. Tragedy led to improvements in U.S. Livesaving Service.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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'MIRLO' RESCUE
A German submarine sank the British tanker "Mirlo" off coast nearby, Aug. 16, 1918. Coast Guard, led by J. A. Midgett, saved most of the crew.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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ST. THOMAS CHURCH
Episcopal. Oldest church building in the state of North Carolina; was constructed in 1734.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...
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CHARLES PETTIGREW
First Bishop-elect of Episcopal Church in N.C., 1794. St. David's Church, erected 1803 at his expense, and his home are 1/2 mile southeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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DeMILLE FAMILY
Home of motion picture producer Cecil B. DeMille & his father, playwright Henry C. DeMille, stood five blocks west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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MATTHEW ROWAN
Acting governor, 1753-54. Councilor, assemblyman, and Surveyor-General. Merchant in the Irish trade. His home was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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R. A. FESSENDEN
Inventor, Pioneer in radio communication, conducted wireless experiments, 1901-02, from a station, 600 yds. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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JOHN F. TOMPKINS
Agricultural reformer, a founder of the State Fair, published and edited the "Farmer's Journal," 1852-53, in Bath. This was his home.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS
Secretary of the Navy, 1913-21; Ambassador to Mexico; editor; author. Birthplace stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...
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AUGUSTIN DALY
Playwright, dramatic critic, theatrical producer, and actor, was born, July 20, 1838, in a house which stood 300 feet north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...
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BUNCOMBE HALL
Continental Line officer. Wounded and captured at Germantown, Oct. 1777. Home, “Buncombe Hall,” stood one mile north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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