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Hertford in Perquimans County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

John Skinner

1760-1819

 
 
John Skinner Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012
1. John Skinner Marker
Inscription. First U.S. marshal for District of N.C., 1790- 1794. Federalist member of conventions of 1788 & 1789. Lived 12 mi. SE.
 
Erected 2007 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number A-71.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
 
Location. 36° 11.279′ N, 76° 28.034′ W. Marker is in Hertford, North Carolina, in Perquimans County. Marker is on Dobbs Street (Business U.S. 17) west of South Church Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hertford NC 27944, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Harvey (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim "Catfish" Hunter (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perquimans County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Betsy's Ride (about 600 feet away); Honoring Kilcocanen and the Yeopim Indians (about 700 feet away); Our Soldiers (about 700 feet away); A Rare Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edmundson-Fox Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hertford.
 
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Dobbs St & Church St image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012
2. Dobbs St & Church St
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.

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