Pembroke in Robeson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Honorable Hamilton McMillan
1837–1915
— State Legislator, Educator, and Historian —
Erected 1987.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 34° 41.088′ N, 79° 12.034′ W. Marker is in Pembroke, North Carolina, in Robeson County. Marker is on West Railroad Street west of North Odum Street, on the left when traveling west. It is at the Old Main building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pembroke NC 28372, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. University of N. C. at Pembroke (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Berry Lowrie (approx. ¼ mile away); Croatan Normal School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Burnt Swamp Association (approx. 4.1 miles away); Raft Swamp (approx. 8 miles away); Flora Macdonald College (approx. 9.2 miles away); Angus W. McLean (approx. 9.3 miles away); Floral College (approx. 9.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pembroke.
Also see . . . Video interviews about statue restoration. A short, 5 minute, video with interviews with Paul Van Zandt, the original sculptor, and others involved with the restoration. (Submitted on March 31, 2019, by Michael Litty of Laurinburg, North Carolina.)
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