Rocky Point in Pender County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
James Moore
Commander of Whigs in Moore's Creek campaign, 1776, brigadier general North Carolina troops at Charleston. Died 1777. His home was 3 mi. S.E.
Erected 1980 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-26.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 34° 26.466′ N, 77° 52.808′ W. Marker is in Rocky Point, North Carolina, in Pender County. Marker is on U.S. 117 north of North Carolina Route 210, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8081 US-117, Rocky Point NC 28457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maurice Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Lillington (within shouting distance of this marker); General John Ashe (approx. 0.6 miles away); Edward Moseley (approx. 2.3 miles away); Samuel Ashe (approx. 2.6 miles away); William S. Ashe (approx. 2.6 miles away); Prisoner Exchange (approx. 5.3 miles away); Early Drawbridge (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocky Point.
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