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JOSIAH MARTIN

Last royal governor of North Carolina, 1771-75. Fearing capture, in June 1775 he sought refuge here. Fled offshore to HMS Cruizer in July.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Last royal governor of North Carolina, 1771-75. Fearing capture, in June 1775 he sought refuge here. Fled offshore to HMS Cruizer in July.

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID D89)

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