Ocracoke in Hyde County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
USRC Mercury
Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 31, 2013
1. USRC Mercury Marker
Erected 2013 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number B-70.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 35° 6.958′ N, 75° 59.114′ W. Marker is in Ocracoke, North Carolina, in Hyde County. Marker is on Irvin Garrish Highway (State Highway 12), on the left when traveling south. west of Water Plant Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ocracoke NC 27960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt. Robert Maynard (a few steps from this marker); Harboring Change (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Ocracoke… (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ship's Rudder (about 300 feet away); Ocracoke Windmills (about 300 feet away); Late 19th Century Cistern (about 300 feet away); The Blanche (about 400 feet away); Ocracoke’s Commercial Fishing Heritage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocracoke.
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Also see . . . NC Markers - About this marker. (Submitted on August 2, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Keith S Smith, July 31, 2013
2. USRC Mercury Marker
Public Domain
3. Model of USRC Mercury
at Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, NC
at Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, NC
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
