Williamston in Martin County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Asa Biggs
1811-1878
Photographed By Dave W, June 1, 2023
1. Asa Biggs Marker
U.S. Senator, 1855-1858. Federal and Confederate judge. Member of state conventions in 1835 and 1861. Lived 1 block N.
Erected 2022 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number B-11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 35° 51.314′ N, 77° 3.297′ W. Marker is in Williamston, North Carolina, in Martin County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Smithwick Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Main St, Williamston NC 27892, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memorial Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Asa Biggs House (about 500 feet away); Martin County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Martin County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freedom Rallies (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camp Williamston (approx. 0.8 miles away); Roanoke River (approx. 0.9 miles away); Skewarkee Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamston.
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Photographed By Dave W, June 1, 2023
2. Asa Biggs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
