Tarboro in Edgecombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington's Southern Tour
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
1. Washington's Southern Tour Marker
Erected 1939 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number E-24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1880.
Location. 35° 54.003′ N, 77° 32.19′ W. Marker is in Tarboro, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County. It is on North Main Street (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling south. Located in the town common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Town Common (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Louis D. Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Occupation of Tarboro (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edgecombe County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Edgecombe County Court House Annex
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Other markers no longer nearby. Town Common (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Edgecombe County Confederate Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
2. Washington's Southern Tour Marker
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 994 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
