Elizabeth City in Pasquotank County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Pasquotank River

By Bernard Fisher, June 23, 2012

1. Pasquotank River Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Pasquotank River was noted in 35 runaway slave ads between 1791 to 1840, indicating that slaves (“freedom seekers”) escaped on board boats (“vessels”) traveling north to free territory or south to the West Indies, confirming that Underground Railroad operations were active in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County region of northeast North Carolina. These activities involved a network of free and enslaved African Americans, many being seamen themselves, working with citizens of other races and occupations to arrange safe passage. The Pasquotank River is the first river in the country to receive an Underground Railroad Network designation.

Erected by National Underground Railroad Network to Fredom. (Marker Number 2004.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans.

Location. 36° 17.827′ N, 76° 13.074′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in Pasquotank County. Marker can be reached

By Bernard Fisher, June 23, 2012

2. Pasquotank River Marker

from the intersection of South Water Street and East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 S Water St, Elizabeth City NC 27909, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Town Divided (here, next to this marker); Battle of Elizabeth City (here, next to this marker); Wright Brothers in the Albemarle (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph C. Price (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. C. B. Ehringhaus (about 300 feet away); Culpeper’s Rebellion (about 500 feet away); Soybean Processing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elizabeth City Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth City.

Elizabeth City Waterfront Park image. Click for full size.

By Bernard Fisher

3. Elizabeth City Waterfront Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.