Near Kinston in Lenoir County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wheat Swamp Church
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
1. Wheat Swamp Church Marker
Erected 1965 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number F-40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 35° 20.649′ N, 77° 39.607′ W. Marker is near Kinston, North Carolina, in Lenoir County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 258 and Institute Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 258. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kinston NC 28504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grave of Richard Caswell (approx. 5.7 miles away); Richard Caswell (approx. 5.7 miles away); Moving the CSS Neuse (approx. 5.8 miles away); Birth of Funk (approx. 7.3 miles away); Cat Hole (approx. 7.3 miles away); Walk of Honor Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away); CSS Neuse Confederate Ironclad Gunboat (approx. 7.3 miles away); Kinston Sit-Ins (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kinston.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
2. Wheat Swamp Church Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
3. Wheat Swamp Ruritan Club
Located at the intersection with the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,037 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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