Elizabeth City in Pasquotank County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pasquotank River
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 23, 2012
1. Pasquotank River Marker
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 36° 17.827′ N, 76° 13.074′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in Pasquotank County. Marker can be reached from the
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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); J. C. B. Ehringhaus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph C. Price (about 300 feet away); Culpeper’s Rebellion (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Wright Brothers in the Albemarle (about 800 feet away); Soybean Processing (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth City.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 23, 2012
2. Pasquotank River Marker
Photographed 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 Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
