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GRAHAM COLLEGE

Est. by the Christian Church, 1851, as Graham Institute; forerunner of Elon College. Burned in 1892. Stood 1 blk. west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Est. by the Christian Church, 1851, as Graham Institute; forerunner of Elon College. Burned in 1892. Stood 1 blk. west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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B. EVERETT JORDAN 1896-1974

United States Senator, 1958-1973, and textile executive. Home stands one mile northeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

United States Senator, 1958-1973, and textile executive. Home stands one mile northeast.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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HENRY P. CHEATHAM 1857-1935

Born into slavery. U.S. Congressman, 1889-1893. Superintendent of Colored Orphanage of N.C., 1907-1935. Grave 8/10 mi. N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Born into slavery. U.S. Congressman, 1889-1893. Superintendent of Colored Orphanage of N.C., 1907-1935. Grave 8/10 mi. N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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THOMAS DAY ca. 1801-1861

Free black cabinetmaker in Milton, 1824-1861. Home and shop located here in the old Union Tavern, 1848-1858.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Free black cabinetmaker in Milton, 1824-1861. Home and shop located here in the old Union Tavern, 1848-1858.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL

First state university to open its doors, 1795. Chartered in 1789 under the Constitution of 1776.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

First state university to open its doors, 1795. Chartered in 1789 under the Constitution of 1776.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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SPRING FRIENDS MEETING

Meeting house by 1761; Meeting recognized, 1773; Preparative Meeting, 1779; & Monthly Meeting, 1793.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Meeting house by 1761; Meeting recognized, 1773; Preparative Meeting, 1779; & Monthly Meeting, 1793.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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ST. MARY'S CHAPEL

Established as Anglican chapel ca. 1759. Present building consecrated in 1859, stands 500 ft. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Established as Anglican chapel ca. 1759. Present building consecrated in 1859, stands 500 ft. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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ARCHIBALD DEBOW MURPHEY

Champion of a new State through public schools, canals, roads, 1777-1832. Grave 50 yards west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Champion of a new State through public schools, canals, roads, 1777-1832. Grave 50 yards west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD

Company Shops built here in 1857 for maintenance and repair of the N.C. Railroad. Closed in 1866.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Company Shops built here in 1857 for maintenance and repair of the N.C. Railroad. Closed in 1866.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI

Formed Oct. 23, 1783, in Hillsborough, by officers of the Continental Line. First President was General Jethro Sumner.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Formed Oct. 23, 1783, in Hillsborough, by officers of the Continental Line. First President was General Jethro Sumner.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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ROBERT L. BLACKWELL

Posthumous winner of Congressional Medal of Honor. Died in battle at St. Souflet, France, Oct. 1918. Born and reared about 250 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Posthumous winner of Congressional Medal of Honor. Died in battle at St. Souflet, France, Oct. 1918. Born and reared about 250 yards north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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HENRY PATTILLO 1726-1801

Presbyterian minister; legislator; author of textbooks. Served many churches in Virginia & North Carolina. Home & school 1/4 mile West.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Presbyterian minister; legislator; author of textbooks. Served many churches in Virginia & North Carolina. Home & school 1/4 mile West.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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BULL CITY BLUES

During the 1920s-1940s, Durham was home to African American musicians whose work defined a distinctive regional style. Blues artists often played in the surrounding Hayti community and downtown...

During the 1920s-1940s, Durham was home to African American musicians whose work defined a distinctive regional style. Blues artists often played in the surrounding Hayti community and downtown...

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OLD ENO CHURCH AND CEMETERY

Presbyterian. Served by Hugh McAden, 1755-65. Henry Pattillo was first pastor. Church moved to Cedar Grove in 1893. Cemetery one mile S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Presbyterian. Served by Hugh McAden, 1755-65. Henry Pattillo was first pastor. Church moved to Cedar Grove in 1893. Cemetery one mile S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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CENTRAL ORPHANAGE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Founded 1883. Pioneer Negro child-caring institution, serving on state-wide basis.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC...

Founded 1883. Pioneer Negro child-caring institution, serving on state-wide basis.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC...

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ALAMANCE COTTON MILL

Built 1837 by E. M. Holt. Produced Alamance Plaid, the first factory-dyed cotton cloth south of the Potomac. Stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Built 1837 by E. M. Holt. Produced Alamance Plaid, the first factory-dyed cotton cloth south of the Potomac. Stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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W. KERR SCOTT

Governor, 1949-1953; United States Senator, 1954-1958; N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture, 1937-1948. Birthplace is nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Governor, 1949-1953; United States Senator, 1954-1958; N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture, 1937-1948. Birthplace is nearby.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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Bennett Place

Farm home of James Bennett, where Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston surrendered his army to Union Gen. William T. Sherman, Apr. 26, 1865. Johnston's surrender followed Lee's at Appomattox by 17...

Farm home of James Bennett, where Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston surrendered his army to Union Gen. William T. Sherman, Apr. 26, 1865. Johnston's surrender followed Lee's at Appomattox by 17...

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BEDFORD BROWN

U.S. Senator, 1829-1840; legislator; and staunch Unionist. Lived at "Rose Hill," located here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

U.S. Senator, 1829-1840; legislator; and staunch Unionist. Lived at "Rose Hill," located here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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WILLIAM R. WEBB (SAWNEY)

Founder, 1870, of Webb School, since 1886 in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Confederate soldier, U.S. Senator, 1913. Born 1842, one mile S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Founder, 1870, of Webb School, since 1886 in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Confederate soldier, U.S. Senator, 1913. Born 1842, one mile S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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