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1 North Carolina, Alleghany County, Laurel Springs — M-34 — Robert L. Doughton1863–1954
Congressman, 1911–1953. Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee 1833–1947. 1949–1953. Home 2/10 miles southeast.Map (db m104664) HM
2 North Carolina, Alleghany County, Laurel Springs — Robert Lee Doughton
Robert Lee Doughton, for whom Doughton Park is named, was born in Alleghany County, North Carolina, November 7, 1863. An original and leading advocate of the establishment and development of the Blue Ridge Parkway, he was a member of the United . . . Map (db m91786) HM
3 North Carolina, Alleghany County, Sparta — Robert Lee DoughtonMember of Congress 1911 to 1953 — Distinguished American Statesman —
[title is inscription]Map (db m227328) HM
4 North Carolina, Anson County, Lilesville — K-17 — Samuel Spencer
Jurist & Antifederalist leader. Member of court which in 1787 issued the first reported precedent for judicial review. His home stood 3 miles N.E.Map (db m77357) HM
5 North Carolina, Beaufort County, Washington — B-36 — C. C. Cambreleng
Congressman from New York, 1821-39; House leader for Jackson & Van Buren; minister to Russia; merchant. Was born in this town, 1786.Map (db m65820) HM
6 North Carolina, Beaufort County, Washington — B-33 — Daniel G. Fowle
Governor, 1889-91, state Adjutant General, 1863, Confederate officer, superior court judge, state legislator. His home was here.Map (db m65862) HM
7 North Carolina, Bertie County, Merry Hill — A-10 — Salmon Creek and Eden House: Seedbed of the Colony
Along the banks of the Chowan River and Salmon Creek, the seeds were planted for the colony and state of North Carolina. From these roots in the 1600s emerged the refined plantation life of the ruling colonial gentry in the 1700s, made possible by . . . Map (db m56927) HM
8 North Carolina, Bertie County, Windsor — A-7 — David Stone
Governor, 1808-10; U.S. Senator; Congressman. "Hope," his home, stands 4 miles northwest.Map (db m60650) HM
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9 North Carolina, Bertie County, Windsor — A-36 — Locke Craig1860-1925 Reported missing
Governor, 1913-1917; teacher, lawyer, state legislator. His birthplace is one mile N.E.Map (db m225216) HM
10 North Carolina, Bertie County, Windsor — A-41 — William Blount
Member of Continental Congress, signer of the Federal Constitution, governor S.W. Territory, Senator from Tennessee. Birthplace ⅕ mi. S.W.Map (db m60649) HM
11 North Carolina, Bladen County, Elizabethtown — I-7 — John Owen1787-1841
Governor. 1828-1830: state legislator: and Whig Party leader. His home stood 4 miles NW.Map (db m211812) HM
12 North Carolina, Brunswick County, Leland — D-85 — Benjamin Smith1756-1826
Governor, 1810-1811, legislator, soldier, benefactor of UNC. His plantation, “Belvedere,” was 6 miles northeast.Map (db m215670) HM
13 North Carolina, Brunswick County, Shallotte — D-70 — Washington’s Southern Tour
President Washington, on April 27, 1791, was a guest at the home of William Gause, Jr., which stood four miles north.Map (db m16277) HM
14 North Carolina, Brunswick County, Winnabow — D-92 — Daniel L. Russell1845 – 1908
Governor, 1897–1901; Superior Court judge, 1868–1874; member of Congress, 1879–1881. Born two miles N.E.Map (db m101291) HM
15 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville — Buncombe County Court House1927
1927 Buncombe County Court House Erected by the People of Buncombe County Board of County Commissioners Hon.E.M.Lyda Chairman Hon.W.E.Johnson~Hon.W.E.McLean Burgin Pernnell County Attorney L.E.Jarrett County . . . Map (db m18694) HM
16 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville — Civic Pride
Asheville's central square has long served the needs of government and commerce. From 1892 to 1926 a massive city hall with a bell tower dominated the east end. The building housed police and fire departments in addition to municipal offices. . . . Map (db m17062) HM
17 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville — Daniel K. Moore1906 - 1986 Reported missing
Governor, 1965 - 1969; N.C. Supreme Court Justice, 1969-1978; Judge; Legislator & Business Leader. "Man of the Mountains." Birthplace was nearby.Map (db m56353) HM
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18 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville — P-79 — Lillian Exum Clement Stafford1894 - 1925
First female legislator in the South. Elected to N.C. House, 1920. Her law office was 400 yds west; home ½ mi. NE.Map (db m12707) HM
19 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville — P-36 — Richmond Pearson1852 - 1923
Congressman, 1895-1901; U.S. Minister to Persia, 1902-07, and to Greece and Montenegro, 1907-09. His home, “Richmond Hill,” was ½ mile N.W.Map (db m209952) HM
20 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville — P-3 — Riverside Cemetery
Graves of Thomas Wolfe & "O. Henry," authors; Zebulon B. Vance, governor; Thomas L. Clingman and Robert R. Reynolds, U.S. senators. One-half mile W.Map (db m97532) HM
21 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Weaverville — P-2 — Zebulon B. Vance
Governor, 1862-5, 1877-9; U.S. Senator, 1879-94. Birthplace 6 Miles Northeast.Map (db m22782) HM
22 North Carolina, Burke County, Morganton — N-34 — Burke Courthouse
Built of local cut stone, ca. 1835, by James Binnie. August terms of State Supreme Court held here, 1847-61. Raided by Union force 1865. Remodeled 1901.Map (db m99610) HM
23 North Carolina, Burke County, Morganton — N-49 — Sam J. Ervin, Jr.1896-1985
U.S. Senator, 1954-1974; led Senate Watergate Committee, 1973-1974; judge. His law office was one block west.Map (db m99613) HM
24 North Carolina, Burke County, Morganton — Swan Ponds Cemetery
Col. Waightstill Avery 1741-1821 Revolutionary War Patriot Col. Waightstill Avery First Attorney General for the State of North Carolina 1778-1779Map (db m210351) HM WM
25 North Carolina, Burke County, Morganton — N-8 — Tod R. Caldwell
Governor, 1870-1874, during Reconstruction, member State Convention of 1865. His home stood here.Map (db m99611) HM
26 North Carolina, Burke County, Morganton — N-28 — Waightstill Avery
First Attorney General of North Carolina, 1777-79, member provincial Congresses, colonel in Revolution. "Swan Ponds," his home, was 3 mi. S.W.Map (db m99607) HM
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27 North Carolina, Burke County, Valdese — Valdese Centennial ParkLegend of Plaques
First Marker:Centennial Seal Official Seal of the 100th Celebration of the founding of Valdese Future From an agrarian beginning through Industrial growth, comes a bright horizon Civic Citizens Band together . . . Map (db m20396) HM
28 North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — Cabarrus County Courthouse
Cabarrus County Courthouse Circa 1876 National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m175746) HM
29 North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — 7 — City Hall / Street Car
This magnificent Concord City Hall was built in 1902 and sadly demolished in 1957. It anchored the northwest corner of South Union Street and Barbrick Avenue and was replaced by a new City Hall built on the same spot, now called the City Hall . . . Map (db m175762) HM
30 North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — 2 — First Cabarrus Courthouse
This image shows the original Cabarrus County Courthouse, built after the Town of Concord was laid out in 1796 on a 26 acre tract of land called 'Pea Ridge' near the old Indian Trading Path. It was a modest frame structure 30 feet wide and 30 feet . . . Map (db m175757) HM
31 North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — L-93 — Israel Pickens1780-1827
Congressman from N.C., 1811-1817. Moved to Alabama where he was governor, 1821-1825, & U.S. Senator. Born 2 mi. SW.Map (db m238152) HM
32 North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — L-52 — James P. Cook1863 - 1928
Led founding, Stonewall Jackson Training School; state senator; est. The Daily Standard in 1890. Home was 1 block W.Map (db m175748) HM
33 North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — Town Hall60 Union Street South
Town Hall Circa 1885 National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m175752) HM
34 North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A29 — Dempsey Burgess
Member of provincial congresses, 1775–1776; lieutenant colonel of militia in Revolution; Congressman, 1795–99. Grave is 7 miles S.E.Map (db m2768) HM
35 North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A30 — Isaac Gregory
Member provincial congress, 1775; brigadier general of militia in Revolution; member N.C. conventions, 1788-1789. Home is 4 miles S.E.Map (db m165197) HM
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36 North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A30 — Isaac Gregory
Member provincial congress, 1775; brigadier general of militia in Revolution; member N.C. conventions, 1788-1789. Home was 4 mi. S.E.Map (db m165199) HM
37 North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A-38 — Lemuel Sawyer
Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W.Map (db m165205) HM
38 North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A-42 — William Reed
Acting governor, 1722-1724; president of the Provincial Council. His home stood ¾ mile east.Map (db m165201) HM
39 North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-83 — Jacob Henryca. 1775-1847
First Jewish member of N.C. legislature, 1808. Delivered a landmark address on religious freedom. Lived here.Map (db m77035) HM
40 North Carolina, Caswell County, Leasburg — G-71 — Jacob Thompson
Secretary of Interior, 1857-1861. Confederate secret agent in Canada, U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Birthplace stands 100 yds. southeast.Map (db m216373) HM
41 North Carolina, Caswell County, Milton — Fairviewca 1783
Built by Asa Thomas, is the oldest structure in the town of Milton. It was built in the 1783. Romulus Saunders, Ambassador to Spain, once traded Longwood Plantation and 1500 acres to purchase Fairview in order to entertain dignitaries. Although . . . Map (db m171796) HM
42 North Carolina, Caswell County, Milton — G-12 — Romulus M. Saunders
Was Minister to Spain, 1845-49; congressman, judge, legislator, and political leader. This was his home.Map (db m220870) HM
43 North Carolina, Caswell County, Milton — Walker Housec. 1870
Built by Robert Lewis Walker, who served in the North Carolina Senate from the 19th District. A two story brick Victorian with a detached kitchen. Living and dining rooms have original slate fire places painted to look like marble. Beautiful Ruby . . . Map (db m171795) HM
44 North Carolina, Caswell County, Reidsville, Locust Hill — G-8 — Bedford Brown
U.S. Senator, 1829-40; State Legislator; Opponent of Secession, 1860. This is "Rose Hill," his home.Map (db m216376) HM
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45 North Carolina, Caswell County, Yanceyville — G-18 — Bartlett Yancey
Congressman. A State legislator and political leader. Died in 1828 at the age of 42. His home and grave are here.Map (db m216380) HM
46 North Carolina, Caswell County, Yanceyville — G-6 — Caswell Courthouse
Erected about 1861. Murder of Senator J. W. Stephens here in 1870 led to martial law and Kirk-Holden "War."Map (db m216381) HM
47 North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — City of Hickory
In 1913, Hickory became the first city in North Carolina to adopt the council-manager form of government, which combines the leadership of elected officials and the administrative experience of a manager. The mayor and city council set policy and . . . Map (db m210398) HM
48 North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — John H.P. Cilley House1912
Oakwood Historic District National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m240464) HM
49 North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — Jones W. Shuford House1908
Oakwood Historic District National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m240591) HM
50 North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — Rector-Cline Housec. 1929
Oakwood Historic District National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m240598) HM
51 North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — Walker Lyerly House1913
Oakwood Historic District National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m240526) HM
52 North Carolina, Catawba County, Newton — O-23 — Hoke Smith
Secretary of Interior, 1893-1896, Governor of Georgia, United States Senator, was born, 1855 at Catawba College, then located at this point.Map (db m156714) HM
53 North Carolina, Catawba County, Newton — O-68 — M.L. McCorkle1817-1899
Superior Court judge; a founder of Catawba College; state senator & Confederate colonel. His home stood here.Map (db m152420) HM
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54 North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-16 — Charles Manly
Governor, 1849 - 51. Whig Party leader. His law office, relocated & restored, stands 70 yds. N.Map (db m222536) HM
55 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 10 — 1800-1827  Iredell House — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
The house you see today appears as his son, James Iredell, Jr. would have known it. In 1800 the simple two-story addition was added on the east end of the house. Then, in 1827 the original portion of the house was razed and replaced by a more . . . Map (db m224718) HM
56 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-11 — Chowan County Courthouse
Oldest courthouse in use in North Carolina. Built about 1767. Whig centre in Revolution. Stands 3 blocks S.E.Map (db m56983) HM
57 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-34 — Dr. Hugh Williamson
Signer of the Federal Constitution, member of Congress, historian. Home was 4 blocks S.E.Map (db m56985) HM
58 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-69 — Francis Corbin(d) 1767
Granville agent, jurist, legislator. Provoked "Enfield Riot." Home, "the Cupola House," 2 blks. S.Map (db m34801) HM
59 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-73 — Henderson Walkerc.1660~1704 Reported missing
Acting governor, 1699-1703; attorney general, judge, and vestryman. Grave is 75 feet west.Map (db m226509) HM
60 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-9 — Samuel Johnston
Revolutionary Leader, Governor, U.S. Senator. His Home "Hayes," and Grave are one mile S.E.Map (db m34793) HM
61 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — The Iredell HouseListed in the National Register of Historic Places
James Iredell (1751-1799), Attorney General of North Carolina, 1779 to 1781. Fought for NC's ratification of the United States Constitution. Nominated Associate Justice of the first US Supreme Court Feb. 8, 1790 by President George Washington, . . . Map (db m34967) HM
62 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-67 — Thomas C. Manning1825-1887
U.S. Minister to Mexico; chief justice, La. Supreme Court.; La. adjutant gen., 1863-65; taught at Edenton Academy. Lived here.Map (db m56991) HM
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63 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — O-27 — O. Max Gardner1882-1947
Governor, 1929-33; under Secretary of U.S. Treasury; appointed Ambassador to Great Britain, 1946. Birthplace stands here, grave 300 yds. N.Map (db m23533) HM
64 North Carolina, Cleveland County, Shelby — O-24 — Plato Durham
Confederate captain; legislator; member of conventions of 1868, '75; conservative leader in Reconstruction period. His home was 100 ft. S.Map (db m23535) HM
65 North Carolina, Craven County, Fort Barnwell — C-17 — Washington's Southern Tour
President Washington, on April 20, 1791, was a guest at the home of Col. John Allen, which was 5 mi. E.Map (db m64980) HM
66 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-20 — Bayard v. Singleton
American precedent for judicial review of legislation set nearby, 1787, by Samuel Ashe, Samuel Spencer, John Williams.Map (db m76990) HM
67 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-20 — Bayard vs Singleton
Early American precedent for judicial review of legislation, was decided nearby, 1787, by Judges Samuel Ashe, Samuel Spencer, John Williams.Map (db m23502) HM
68 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-30 — F. M. Simmons1854 - 1940
U. S. Senator, 1901-1931. Chaired Senate Finance Committee during World War I. U.S. House 1887-1889. Lived here.Map (db m92396) HM
69 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-50 — First Provincial Congress
In America to be called and held in defiance of British orders met in this town, Aug. 25-27, 1774, with 71 delegates present.Map (db m23503) HM
70 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-14 — George E. Badger
Secretary of the Navy, 1841; United States Senator, 1846-55; judge of the superior court; staunch nationalist. Birthplace was 80yds S.Map (db m76991) HM
71 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-53 — George H. White — 1852 - 1918 —
Lawyer; member of N.C. legislature, 1881 & 1885. U.S. Congressman, 1897-1901. Born into slavery. Home stands 2 blocks N.Map (db m23512) HM
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72 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — Greenwood CemeteryHistoric Burial Site
Greenwood Cemetery, established in 1882 on the grounds of an earlier cemetery, is New Bern’s second-oldest public cemetery and the first city-owned cemetery for African Americans. Thirteen grave markers are dated between 1816 and 1859. At least . . . Map (db m76972) HM
73 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-1 — John Wright Stanly House
Home of Revolutionary War leader; and his son John, Congressman & state legislator. House moved and restored 1966-70 by the Tryon Palace Commission.Map (db m23508) HM
74 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-39 — Political Duel
John Stanly killed Richard Dobbs Spaight, former Governor of North Carolina, in a duel near this spot, September 5, 1802.Map (db m76974) HM
75 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — Richard Dobbs Spaight1758-1802
First native-born N.C. governor, 1792-1795; a signer of the U.S. Constitution, 1787; killed in a duel. Grave here.Map (db m41000) HM
76 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — Richard Dobbs SpaightBorn 1758 – Died 1802
Educated in Scotland at University of Glasgow; Aide-de-Camp to Major-General Richard Caswell during the Revolution, and Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant of Artillery after that war; representative of the Borough of New Bern for five terms and of the . . . Map (db m45114) HM
77 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — Richard Dobbs Spaight, the YoungerBorn 1790 – Died 1850
Graduate and for twenty-nine years a trustee of the University of North Carolina, member of the North Carolina House of Commons for one term, and of the State Senate for fourteen terms, member of the eighteenth Congress of the United States; Grand . . . Map (db m45115) HM
78 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-2 — Tryon Palace
Historic Capitol and Governor's residence of N.C., 1770-1794. Burned 1798, and restored in 1952-1959. Open to the public. One block south.Map (db m76997) HM
79 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-19 — Washington's Southern Tour
President Washington visited in the Stanly home two nights, April 20-21, 1791.Map (db m23509) HM
80 North Carolina, Craven County, New Bern — C-6 — William Gaston1778-1844
Justice of N.C. Supreme Court, 1833-44; lawmaker. An advocate for state's Catholics. Wrote state song. "The Old North State." Lived 1 block N.Map (db m76978) HM
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81 North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fayetteville — I-14 — Old Town Hall
Built on site of the "State House," burned 1831, where the North Carolina Convention of 1789 ratified the Federal Constitution.Map (db m24397) HM
82 North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fayetteville — Parade GroundFayetteville Independent Light Infantry
The Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry is North Carolina's oldest military unit and the second-oldest militia organization in the U.S. At the start of the Civil War, after North Carolina seceded, the company enrolled in active service for . . . Map (db m31109) HM
83 North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fort Bragg — Iron Mike[The Airborne Trooper]
In honor of Airborne Troopers whose courage, dedication, and traditions make them the world's finest fighting soldiersMap (db m31176) HM
84 North Carolina, Cumberland County, Wade — Colonel Alexander McAllisterPatriot and Revolutionary Hero
Near this spot at Old Bluff Church is buried Colonel Alexander McAllister; Patriot and Revolutionary Hero; Colonel of Cumberland County Militia; Representative First Assembly in Newbern, December 1773; Representative Second Assembly in Newbern, . . . Map (db m31594) HM
85 North Carolina, Currituck County, Currituck — Currituck County Old Jail
Thursday the 31st December 1767 "On motion the following Bills were ordered to be read ... A Bill to impower the justices of Currituck County to build a prison pillary and stocks in the said county on the lot were the Court House stands for the . . . Map (db m9468) HM
86 North Carolina, Currituck County, Jarvisburg — A-6 — Thomas J. Jarvis
Governor, 1879 - 1885; Minister to Brazil; U.S. Senator; was born in a house which stood here.Map (db m9498) HM
87 North Carolina, Dare County, Hatteras — America's 1st Attempt at Civil War Reunification
Orchestrated by Union Colonel Rush C. Hawkins, the Hatteras Convention was held nearby on November 18, 1861. The state's secession was declared null and void, Hatteras was proclaimed the capitol and Marble Nash Taylor became provisional governor. . . . Map (db m207709) HM
88 North Carolina, Dare County, Kill Devil Hills — Dare County's Tribute to Veterans
[Center Panel]: “By your courage in tribulation, by your cheerfulness before the dirty devices of this world, you have won the love of those who have watched you.” - Guy Chapman Dedicated: November 11, 1991. [Left . . . Map (db m9631) WM
89 North Carolina, Davidson County, Lexington — K-44 — Old Davidson County Courthouse
Completed 1858. Interior was burned, 1865, rebuilt ca. 1867. Fine example of Classical Revival style.Map (db m218180) HM
90 North Carolina, Davidson County, Thomasville — K-35 — John W. Thomas1800-1871
Founder of Thomasville. As legislator led fight for N.C. Railroads; friend of education. His home, Cedar Lodge, was nearby.Map (db m218185) HM
91 North Carolina, Davie County, Mocksville — M-33 — Hinton R. Helper
Author of The Impending Crisis, a bitterly controversial book which denounced slavery; U.S. Consul at Buenos Aires, 1861-66. Born 150 yds. N.Map (db m53186) HM
92 North Carolina, Duplin County, Warsaw — F-26 — James Kenan
Revolutionary leader, member Provincial Congresses, conventions 1788, '89; militia brigadier general; trustee of University. Grave 2 mi. N.Map (db m55497) HM
93 North Carolina, Durham County, Bahama — G-68 — William B. Umstead
Governor, 1953-54, U.S. Senator, congressman; Democratic leader; and lawyer. Birthplace is 6½ mi., grave 5½ mi., N.E.Map (db m218166) HM
94 North Carolina, Durham County, Durham, City Center — Emanuel J. Evans, 1907-1997, and Sara N. Evans, 1905-1986
"Mutt" and Sara Evans were civic, business and faith leaders during Durham's fast-changing, mid-20th century decades. Elected Mayor for a record six terms, Mutt Evans served from 1951 to 1963, holding together a diverse coalition of interests . . . Map (db m218170) HM
95 North Carolina, Durham County, Durham, Downtown — Empowering and Diverse Opportunities
Through strategic leadership and funding since 1935, Black entrepreneurs on Parrish Street are active participants in the founding of the Durham Business and Professional Chain, the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, Black newspapers . . . Map (db m218173) HM
96 North Carolina, Durham County, Durham, Downtown — Malbourne A Angier1820 - 1900
Member of the General Assembly of the State Mayor of Durham Chairman of the Commissioners of the County Justice of the Peace for Fifty Years His life was given to the service of his neighbors to whom he was ever a symbol of . . . Map (db m210741) HM
97 North Carolina, Durham County, Durham, Forest Hills — Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans(February 21, 1920 – January 25, 2012)
Mother, activist, politician, and philanthropist, Mary was the granddaughter of Benjamin N. Duke and the great-granddaughter of Washington Duke. In 1951, Mary Semans was the first woman elected to the Durham City Council, and she served as . . . Map (db m232514) HM
98 North Carolina, Durham County, Durham, Trinity Park — 28 — Emanuel J. Evans House
Historic Preservation Society of Durham Emanuel J. Evans House 1937 No. 28 Trinity Historic DistrictMap (db m232601) HM
99 North Carolina, Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount — E-74 — Dred Wimberly
Former slave. Voted for better roads, schools, and colleges as State representative, 1879, 1887; and State senator, 1889. His home stands here.Map (db m225618) HM
100 North Carolina, Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount — E-70 — William R. Cox
Confederate general. His brigade fought in last infantry action at Appomattox. Later Congressman; Secretary U.S. Senate. Home here.Map (db m44997) HM

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