Near Belville in Brunswick County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Robert Howe
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008
1. Robert Howe Marker
Major General in the Revolution, commander of the American Army in the South., 1776–78. His home stood 17 miles S.
Erected 1940 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number D-24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 34° 13.75′ N, 77° 59.4′ W. Marker is near Belville, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. Marker is on River Road SE (State Highway 133) south of U.S. 17, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leland NC 28451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stamp Act (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Orton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Anderson (about 500 feet away); USS North Carolina (approx. 2 miles away); U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Custom House (approx. 2.3 miles away); William Tryon (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belville.
Also see . . .
this page online
via North Carolina History Project, unknown
2. Robert Howe
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008
3. Robert Howe Marker, First of Seven Markers in a Row
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,254 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on March 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on March 16, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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