Creswell in Washington County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Somerset Place
Erected 1991 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number B-57.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 35° 52.362′ N, 76° 23.448′ W. Marker is in Creswell, North Carolina, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 94 and Sixth Street, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 94. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Creswell NC 27928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Johnston Pettigrew (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Pettigrew (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cool Spring (approx. half a mile away); Concord Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Cherry Colored School (approx. 2.3 miles away); Cherry (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Davenport Home (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Creswell.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.