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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE

Field used, 1942-46, for flight training by Army Air Forces; reopened in 1956. Named for Seymour Johnson, naval aviator and Goldsboro native.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Field used, 1942-46, for flight training by Army Air Forces; reopened in 1956. Named for Seymour Johnson, naval aviator and Goldsboro native.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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FORMER COLLEGES

Two church-affiliated schools were once located in Ayden. Carolina Christian College, founded by Disciples of Christ and a predecessor of Barton College in Wilson, operated 4/10 mile northeast...

Two church-affiliated schools were once located in Ayden. Carolina Christian College, founded by Disciples of Christ and a predecessor of Barton College in Wilson, operated 4/10 mile...

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SALLIE S. COTTEN 1846-1929

Writer and advocate of women's rights. Helped organize N.C. Federation of Women's Clubs, 1902. Lived one mile south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Writer and advocate of women's rights. Helped organize N.C. Federation of Women's Clubs, 1902. Lived one mile south.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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HARMONY HALL

Led U.S. Marine Corps Third Division assaults on Bougainville & Guam, 1943-44. Received Navy Cross. Born 1 block S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Led U.S. Marine Corps Third Division assaults on Bougainville & Guam, 1943-44. Received Navy Cross. Born 1 block S.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JAMES M. SPRUNT 1818-1884

Educator, botanist, C.S.A. chaplain, county official, & Presbyterian minister. His grave is 4 mi. West.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Educator, botanist, C.S.A. chaplain, county official, & Presbyterian minister. His grave is 4 mi. West.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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CHARLES LEE COON 1868-1927

Educational reformer, historian and author. Secty. of Child Labor Committee, 1904-1916. Home was 1/2 blk. west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Educational reformer, historian and author. Secty. of Child Labor Committee, 1904-1916. Home was 1/2 blk. west.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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ROCKFISH CHURCH

Presbyterian. Organized about 1756. Served by Hugh McAden, Robert Tate, & others. Third building on site 10 yds. north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Presbyterian. Organized about 1756. Served by Hugh McAden, Robert Tate, & others. Third building on site 10 yds. north.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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P. D. GOLD 1833-1920

Primitive Baptist leader & for 50 years editor of Zion's Landmark. Office & home was 1/2 blk. NE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Primitive Baptist leader & for 50 years editor of Zion's Landmark. Office & home was 1/2 blk. NE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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KENNETH C. ROYALL

Last Sec'y of War & first Sec'y of Army, 1947-49. Attorney; state senator; brig. gen., 1943-45. Led military justice reform. Home was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Last Sec'y of War & first Sec'y of Army, 1947-49. Attorney; state senator; brig. gen., 1943-45. Led military justice reform. Home was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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ODD FELLOWS HOME

Orphanage and school opened in 1892. Provided for 960 children before closing in 1971. The original 20-acre tract is now a city park.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

Orphanage and school opened in 1892. Provided for 960 children before closing in 1971. The original 20-acre tract is now a city park.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program,...

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NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION

Organized May 14, 1873. J. A. Engelhard elected first president at meeting held near this spot.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Organized May 14, 1873. J. A. Engelhard elected first president at meeting held near this spot.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

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BRYAN GRIMES 1828-1880

Major General, Confederate Army. His service spanned the Peninsula Campaign to Appomattox. Family plantation, called "Grimesland," was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Major General, Confederate Army. His service spanned the Peninsula Campaign to Appomattox. Family plantation, called "Grimesland," was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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LIBERTY HALL

Plantation of Thomas S. Kenan, legislator & U.S. Congressman, whose son, Owen Rand, legislator, Confederate Congressman, and major, was born here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

Plantation of Thomas S. Kenan, legislator & U.S. Congressman, whose son, Owen Rand, legislator, Confederate Congressman, and major, was born here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...

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BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION

On March 26, 1830, the North Carolina Baptist State Convention was organized at the Gorham home which was near here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

On March 26, 1830, the North Carolina Baptist State Convention was organized at the Gorham home which was near here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Established in 1907 as state-supported normal school. A four-year college since 1920. A university since 1967.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Established in 1907 as state-supported normal school. A four-year college since 1920. A university since 1967.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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BATTLE OF WHITEHALL

On December 15-16, 1862, on a raid at Whitehall, Union troops led by Gen. J. G. Foster damaged the Confederate Ram "Neuse."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

On December 15-16, 1862, on a raid at Whitehall, Union troops led by Gen. J. G. Foster damaged the Confederate Ram "Neuse."Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE

Original Free Will Baptist. Chartered in 1951 as junior college. Moved here, 1953. Senior college charter granted in 1982.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Original Free Will Baptist. Chartered in 1951 as junior college. Moved here, 1953. Senior college charter granted in 1982.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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WILLIAM DUNN MOSELEY

Member of N.C. Senate, 1829-1836; Speaker, 1833-1835. First governor of State of Florida, 1845-1849. Home was 1 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Member of N.C. Senate, 1829-1836; Speaker, 1833-1835. First governor of State of Florida, 1845-1849. Home was 1 mi. N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JAMES Y. JOYNER 1862-1954

Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1902-1919. Educator and agriculturist. Home is 3 blks. N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1902-1919. Educator and agriculturist. Home is 3 blks. N.W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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WHEAT SWAMP CHURCH

Disciples of Christ since 1843. Organized about 1760 as Free Will Baptist. Part of present church built in 1858. One mile northwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

Disciples of Christ since 1843. Organized about 1760 as Free Will Baptist. Part of present church built in 1858. One mile northwest.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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