Elizabeth City in Pasquotank County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic Events in Pasquotank
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 23, 2012
1. Historic Events in Pasquotank Marker
One of the original precincts of Ancient Albemarle.
First Albemarle Assembly met at Halls Creek 1665.
George Fox established Quaker Church 1672.
Culpeppers Rebellion began at Enfield 1677.
Charles Griffin opens first school in N.C., 1795.
Nixonton chartered 1758.
Two regiments raised for the Revolutionary War 1776.
Camden County formed from Pasquotank 1777.
Dismal Swamp Canal chartered 1790.
Elizabeth City chartered 1793
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1665.
Location. 36° 18.016′ N, 76° 13.351′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in Pasquotank County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Elliot Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elizabeth City NC 27909, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. 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: World Wars I and II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Pasquotank County Courthouse 1882 (here, next to this marker); Corporal S.E. Perry (within shouting distance of this marker); A Town Divided
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Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 23, 2012
2. Historic Events in Pasquotank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,103 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
