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BARKER HOUSE

Home of Thomas Barker, N.C. agent to England, and his wife Penelope, reputed leader of the Edenton "Tea Party," 1774. Stands 3 blocks south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Home of Thomas Barker, N.C. agent to England, and his wife Penelope, reputed leader of the Edenton "Tea Party," 1774. Stands 3 blocks south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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GEORGE W. BROOKS

Federal judge whose writ of habeas corpus, 1870, prevented arbitrary arrest of N.C. citizens during Reconstruction. Home was 1/4 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Federal judge whose writ of habeas corpus, 1870, prevented arbitrary arrest of N.C. citizens during Reconstruction. Home was 1/4 mile east.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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JAMES IREDELL 1751-1799

Justice of U.S. Supreme Court, 1790-99. Attorney General of N.C. during Revolution. Home stands 200 ft. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Justice of U.S. Supreme Court, 1790-99. Attorney General of N.C. during Revolution. Home stands 200 ft. east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JAMES IREDELL, JR. 1788-1853

Governor, 1827-28; U.S. Senator; and legislator. Compiler of revisal of N.C. laws. His home two blocks south; grave at Hayes one mile S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Governor, 1827-28; U.S. Senator; and legislator. Compiler of revisal of N.C. laws. His home two blocks south; grave at Hayes one mile S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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4-H CLUB

First in North Carolina, organized at Ahoskie in 1909 as the Corn Club. Beginning of present large organization of rural youth in state.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

First in North Carolina, organized at Ahoskie in 1909 as the Corn Club. Beginning of present large organization of rural youth in state.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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FIRST ASSEMBLY

In 1665 the Albemarle County Assembly, the initial lawmaking body in Carolina, met in this area. Convened by Wm. Drummond, governor.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

In 1665 the Albemarle County Assembly, the initial lawmaking body in Carolina, met in this area. Convened by Wm. Drummond, governor.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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YEOPIM

Reservation established for Yeopim Indians in 1704; sold after 1739. Northern boundary nearby; village was 2 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Reservation established for Yeopim Indians in 1704; sold after 1739. Northern boundary nearby; village was 2 miles S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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WEAPEMEOC

The principal town of the Weapemeoc Indians, visited by Ralph Lane and his colonists in 1585-1586, stood near present-day Edenton.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

The principal town of the Weapemeoc Indians, visited by Ralph Lane and his colonists in 1585-1586, stood near present-day Edenton.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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JOHN W. MOORE

Compiler of roster of North Carolina troops, 1861-1865, historian, novelist, Confederate major. His birthplace, "Mulberry Grove," 1 1/2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Compiler of roster of North Carolina troops, 1861-1865, historian, novelist, Confederate major. His birthplace, "Mulberry Grove," 1 1/2 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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MOUNT LEBANON CHURCH

A.M.E. Zion. Organized about 1850 as mission to serve black Methodists. Since 1856 congregation has met 1 1/2 blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

A.M.E. Zion. Organized about 1850 as mission to serve black Methodists. Since 1856 congregation has met 1 1/2 blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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WILLIAM REED

Acting governor, 1722-1724; president of the Provincial Council. His home stood 3/4 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Acting governor, 1722-1724; president of the Provincial Council. His home stood 3/4 mile east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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WILLIAM BLOUNT

Member of Continental Congress, signer of the Federal Constitution, governor S.W. Territory, Senator from Tennessee. Birthplace 1/5 mi. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Member of Continental Congress, signer of the Federal Constitution, governor S.W. Territory, Senator from Tennessee. Birthplace 1/5 mi. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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STEPHEN B. WEEKS

Historian, bibliographer, collector of North Carolina books and manuscripts, professor at Trinity College, 1891-93. Birthplace 3/5 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Historian, bibliographer, collector of North Carolina books and manuscripts, professor at Trinity College, 1891-93. Birthplace 3/5 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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JOSEPH HEWES

Signer of Declaration of Independence, leader in Continental Congress, merchant. His store was three blocks S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Signer of Declaration of Independence, leader in Continental Congress, merchant. His store was three blocks S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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J. C. B. EHRINGHAUS

Governor, 1933-1937, friend of education, member of General Assembly, solicitor. Birthplace 1/4 mile north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Governor, 1933-1937, friend of education, member of General Assembly, solicitor. Birthplace 1/4 mile north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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LEMUEL SAWYER

Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1891 as Negro normal school. Four-year college after 1939. Became a university in 1969.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Founded in 1891 as Negro normal school. Four-year college after 1939. Became a university in 1969.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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LOCKE CRAIG 1860-1925

Governor, 1913-1917; teacher, lawyer, state legislator. His birthplace is one mile N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

Governor, 1913-1917; teacher, lawyer, state legislator. His birthplace is one mile N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...

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NORTH CAROLINA- VIRGINIA

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1775 b/w VIRGINIA / First permanent...

NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1775 b/w VIRGINIA / First...

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