Manteo in Dare County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Civil Air Patrol
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 12, 2014
1. Civil Air Patrol Marker
Erected 2012 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number B-68.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 35° 55.156′ N, 75° 42.294′ W. Marker is in Manteo, North Carolina, in Dare County. It is at the intersection of Airport Road (County Route 1116) and Old County Road, on the right when traveling east on Airport Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manteo NC 27954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Outer Banks. 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: Richard Etheridge, 1842-1900 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Richard Etheridge, 1842-1900 (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Richard Etheridge, 1842-1900 (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Richard Etheridge, 1842-1900 (about 500 feet away); A Moveable Feast (about 600 feet away); Give These Men a Medal!
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Photographed by Don Morfe, August 12, 2014
2. Civil Air Patrol Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 12, 2014
3. Former Slaves Burying Ground Memorial
Across the street from the marker is this memorial, erected by the National Underground Railroad. It reads:
In loving memory of the former slaves, buried within these grounds, whose enduring faith and courage ensured us the freedom to live our dreams.
"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
Ecclesiastes 12
In loving memory of the former slaves, buried within these grounds, whose enduring faith and courage ensured us the freedom to live our dreams.
"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
Ecclesiastes 12
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 12, 2014
4. Former Slaves Burying Ground Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,036 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
