Burgaw in Pender County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Town of Burgaw
1879
Photographed By Dave W, June 17, 2023
1. Town of Burgaw Marker
Pender County formed in 1875. South Washington, now Watha, was designated the temporary County Seat. Pender citizens voted & chose Burgaw for the County Seat in 1877. The town was first named Cowan, then Stanford, & then. In 1879, by Act of the General Assembly, the Town of Burgaw. Many streets were named for RR officials: Ashe, Bridgers, Dickinson, Dudley, Fremont & MacRae. Other streets were named for local persons & families.
Erected by Burgaw Depot Historic Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 34° 33.012′ N, 77° 55.678′ W. Marker is in Burgaw, North Carolina, in Pender County. Marker is at the intersection of South Dickerson Street and West Courthouse Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Dickerson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 S Dickerson St, Burgaw NC 28425, 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. Burgaw Depot (a few steps from this marker); Burgaw Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Heroes (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); S. S. Satchwell (approx.
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Also see . . . Historic Downtown Burgaw. (Submitted on June 19, 2023.)
Photographed By Dave W, June 17, 2023
2. Town of Burgaw Marker
Seen here in the distance to the east of the depot.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
