Tarboro in Edgecombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Town Common

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010

1. Town Common Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established in 1760 by the legislative act which crated the colonial town of Tarboro.

Erected 1939 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number E-18.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.

Location. 35° 54.007′ N, 77° 32.181′ W. Marker is in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County. Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling north. Located in the town commons. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tarboro NC 27886, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington's Southern Tour (a few steps from this marker); Occupation of Tarboro (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edgecombe County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); God and Country

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(about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Edgecombe County Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Edgecombe County Supreme Sacrifice Memorial (about 700 feet away); General Henry Hugh Shelton (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarboro.

Also see . . . Historic Tarboro. Website featuring the city's historic sites. (Submitted on May 23, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010

2. Town Common Marker

Town Common Today image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010

3. Town Common Today

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.