Plymouth in Washington County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Latham House

circa 1850

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 17, 2010

1. Latham House Marker

Inscription. Built by Charles Latham who occupied the house until 1882. Home was occupied for decades by descendants of its builder, a Lawyer, County Sheriff, and State Representative. During the battle of Plymouth, town residents sought protection in the basement. Musket ball holes remain in the house.

Erected 1998 by Washington County Bicentennial Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina. Washington Co. Bicentennial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 35° 52.038′ N, 76° 44.814′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, North Carolina, in Washington County. It is on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 East Main Street, Plymouth NC 27962, 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: Rt. Rev. Alfred Augustin Watson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica 6.4 inch Brooke Rifled Cannon (about 500 feet away); New Chapel Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Ram Albemarle (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Plymouth (about 600 feet away); a different

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marker also named Battle of Plymouth (about 600 feet away); Washington County North Carolina Supreme Sacrifice and Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Washington County Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Other markers no longer nearby. Ram Albemarle (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Battle of Plymouth (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 17, 2010

2. Latham House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,140 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.