Tarboro in Edgecombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The 1999 Flood
Photographed by Dave W, June 25, 2023
1. The 1999 Flood Marker
On September 20, 1999, as a result of Hurricane Floyd, two thirds of downtown Tarboro was under water. It was here at the edge of the flood waters that President Bill Clinton and Governor Jim Hunt addressed the citizens of Tarboro and the national media. As a result of federal and state assistance, all structures damaged by Hurricane Floyd were either rebuilt or renovated.
Erected 2010 by Tarboro 250th Celebration Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Environment. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1999.
Location. 35° 53.898′ N, 77° 32.128′ W. Marker is in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County. It is at the intersection of West Church Street and North Main Street (North Carolina Route 33), on the right when traveling west on West Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 N Main St, Tarboro NC 27886, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edgecombe County Court House Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgecombe County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry T. Clark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John C. Dancy (about 400 feet away); W.L. Saunders (about 400 feet away); W.D. Pender (about 500 feet away); Courthouse Square (about 600 feet away); Occupation of Tarboro (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarboro.
Photographed by Dave W, June 25, 2023
2. The 1999 Flood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
