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TRINITY CHURCH

Episcopal. Was originally Blount’s Chapel. Built nearby ca. 1774 by Rev. Nathaniel Blount, who served until his death, 1816. Moved here, 1939.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Episcopal. Was originally Blount’s Chapel. Built nearby ca. 1774 by Rev. Nathaniel Blount, who served until his death, 1816. Moved here, 1939.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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FLAT SWAMP CHURCH

Primitive Baptist. Begun in 1776. First pastor was John Page. Second building on site. Two miles S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Primitive Baptist. Begun in 1776. First pastor was John Page. Second building on site. Two miles S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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ANDREW CARTWRIGHT

Agent of the American Colonization Society in Liberia, founded the A.M.E. Zion churches in Albemarle area. His first church, 1865, near here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Agent of the American Colonization Society in Liberia, founded the A.M.E. Zion churches in Albemarle area. His first church, 1865, near here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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LT. ROBERT MAYNARD

Of the Royal Navy. Sent by Gov. Spotswood of Virginia, in the sloop "Ranger," killed the pirate Blackbeard off shore, 1718.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Of the Royal Navy. Sent by Gov. Spotswood of Virginia, in the sloop "Ranger," killed the pirate Blackbeard off shore, 1718.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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MATTAMUSKEET

Largest natural lake in N.C. Center of an Indian reservation, established 1715. Twice drained and farmed. Wildlife refuge since 1934. One mile N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Largest natural lake in N.C. Center of an Indian reservation, established 1715. Twice drained and farmed. Wildlife refuge since 1934. One mile N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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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 Marker...

"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...

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...

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 is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 used...

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 Marker...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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