WILLIAM GASTON 1778-1844
Justice of N.C. Supreme Court, 1833-44; lawmaker. An advocate for state's Catholics. Wrote state song, "The Old North State." Lived 1 block N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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VERRAZZANO
Florentine sailing under French flag. His voyage along the coast in 1524 marked the first recorded European contact with North Carolina.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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UNION ARTILLERY
Union artillery was placed in this area during the siege of Fort Macon, March 23-April 26, 1862.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...
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NEWPORT BARRACKS
Command post for Union defense system from New Bern to Morehead City, 1862-1865. Was 1/3 mi. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...
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ATLANTIC HOTEL
A prominent resort hotel opened June 21, 1880, and visited by citizens from N.Y. to Ga. Burned April 15, 1933. Stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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FORT HANCOCK
Erected in 1778 by Le Chevalier de Cambray & Capt. de Cottineau to protect Cape Lookout Bay. Dismantled, 1780. Site four miles south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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'PROMETHEUS'
First steamboat made in N.C. Built in 1818 by Otway Burns, privateer in War of 1812. Shipyard located 350 feet S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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GEORGE H. WHITE 1852-1918
Lawyer; member of N.C. legislature, 1881 & 1885. U.S. Congressman, 1897-1901. Born into slavery. Home stands 2 blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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COL. JOHN STARKEY
Free school advocate, 1749; Southern District treasurer, 1750-1765; member of assembly for 25 years. Grave located at "The Bluff" 4 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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BATCHELDER'S CREEK
Site of Union outpost captured by Confederate Generals Hoke & Pickett on February 1, 1864. The earthworks are 300 yards North.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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FIRST PROVINCIAL CONGRESS
In America to be called and held in defiance of British orders met in this town, Aug. 25-27, 1774, with 71 delegates present.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...
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ABNER NASH
Governor during British invasion, 1780-81. Member of Provincial and Continental Congresses. Grave 3 1/3 miles S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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CONFEDERATE SALT WORKS
The largest Confederate salt works in Carteret County was 50 yards S. It was burned by Union forces in April, 1862.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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NORTH CAROLINA BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Organized at Teachers’ Assembly Hall, nearby, July 24, 1897. Thomas Battle, first president.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....
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FIRST MOTORIZED SCHOOL BUS
On September 5, 1917, the Pamlico Co. School system inaugurated the first motorized school bus service in North Carolina.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...
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HOFMANN FOREST
Named for J. V. Hofmann. Research forest of 80,000 acres in Jones & Onslow counties. Acquired, 1934, for use by North Carolina State University.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...
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F. M. SIMMONS
Congressman, 1887-1889; U.S. Senator, 1901-1931; Chairman of Finance, World War I. Birthplace is one-tenth mile.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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PORT SWANNSBOROUGH
Named for Samuel Swann. Town incorporated in 1783. Port, including area from New River to Bogue Inlet, established in 1786.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...
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CHRIST CHURCH
Episcopal. Craven Parish created 1715. First Church erected 1750, this one in 1875. Communion service, given by George II, 1752, still in use. One block S.Plaque via North Carolina...
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HUGGINS ISLAND FORT
Confederate 6-gun fort guarding the entrance to Bogue Inlet; burned by Union troops, Aug. 19, 1862. Remains, 1 mi. S.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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