On East Main Street west of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, on the left when traveling west.
On Feb. 11, students from nearby Elizabeth City State began sit-ins at W. T. Grant lunch counter, here. Chain integrated counters July 11. — — Map (db m266252) HM
On North Poindexter Street at East Cypress Street, on the right when traveling north on North Poindexter Street.
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split families, . . . — — Map (db m56765) HM
On East Main Street at North Elliot Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split families, . . . — — Map (db m56770) HM
On East Colonial Avenue at North Elliot Street, on the left when traveling east on East Colonial Avenue.
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split families, . . . — — Map (db m56797) HM
On East Colonial Avenue at North Elliot Street, on the left when traveling east on East Colonial Avenue.
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split families, . . . — — Map (db m56799) HM
Near South Water Street at East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split families, . . . — — Map (db m56809) HM
On South Road Street at Speed Street, on the right when traveling north on South Road Street.
Black educator & suffragist. With Matron's Social and Literary Club, advocated for Black women's voting rights 1910-1920. Lived on Speed St. — — Map (db m276341) HM
Near South Water Street at East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
After Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside captured Roanoke Island on February 8, 1862, he dispatched Commander Stephen C. Rowan to destroy the Mosquito Fleet, which had been annoying U.S. naval vessels. Confederate Commodore William F. Lynch’s fleet . . . — — Map (db m56812) HM
On South Water Street north of Shepard Street, on the left when traveling north.
As we mark the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the women's right to vote, we honor our foremothers — the brave women suffragists around the United States who protested and picketed for their constitutional right to vote. The ratification of . . . — — Map (db m276339) HM
On South Water Street south of East Fearing Street, on the right when traveling north.
Original 77 Lots Surveyed for What Is Now Elizabeth City
1. Water St
2. Poindexter St
3. McMorine St
4. Martin St
5. Pool St
6. Elliott St
7. Road St
8. Cobb St
9. Dyer St
10. Colonial Ave
11. Main St
12. . . . — — Map (db m276327) HM
On East Main Street east of North Elliot Street, on the left when traveling east.
Our Heroes
1861 1865
To our
Confederate Dead.
Erected by
The D.H. Hill Chapter
United Daughters
of the Confederacy
Elizabeth City
North Carolina,
May 10th, 1911. — — Map (db m56815) WM
On Old Okisko Road (U.S. 17) 0.1 miles north of Oskisko Road (County Road 1140), on the right when traveling south.
In 1665 the Albemarle County Assembly, the initial lawmaking body in Carolina, met in this area. Convened by Wm. Drummond, governor. — — Map (db m165284) HM
On West Ehringhause Street (U.S. 17) north of Westover Street, on the left when traveling west.
Federal judge whose writs of habeas corpus, 1870, prevented arbitrary arrest of N.C. citizens during Reconstruction. Home was ¼ mile east. — — Map (db m2772) HM
On East Main Street at North Elliot Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
One of the original precincts of Ancient Albemarle.
First Albemarle Assembly met at Halls Creek 1665.
George Fox established Quaker Church 1672.
Culpepper’s Rebellion began at Enfield 1677.
Charles Griffin opens first school in N.C., . . . — — Map (db m56795) HM
On South Road Street at Cale Street, on the right when traveling south on South Road Street.
Sponsored the 1891 bill to establish present-day Elizabeth City State University; legislator, 1876-80, 1885, 1891. His grave is 6/10 mile west. — — Map (db m56816) HM
On South Water Street south of East Ehringhaus Street, on the right when traveling south.
Residents of the Albemarle Sound Region made illegal liquor long before the moonshining industry became popular in the Appalachian Mountains.
The desolate swampland in northeastern North Carolina was ideal for concealing stills. The . . . — — Map (db m276336) HM
On East Colonial Avenue east of North McMorrine Street, on the left when traveling east.
World's Greatest 9-Ball Player
Winner of Six World Billiard Championships
US Billiards Hall of Famer
Began His Career at This Site — — Map (db m266253) HM
On North Water Street just south of U.S. 158, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial is in memory and honor of all veterans that have served our country from Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County and the surrounding communities — — Map (db m165262) WM
On North Water Street just north of East Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.
Franklin Douglas Miller, a native of Elizabeth City, NC, was . . . — — Map (db m165261) HM WM
On South Water Street north of Shepard Street, on the left when traveling north.
We acknowledge the Algonquian people, who are the traditional guardians of the land on which we work and live, and recognize their continuing connection to the land, water, and air that the northeast North Carolina consumes.
We pay respect . . . — — Map (db m276338) HM
On U.S. 17 just north of Pro Gro Drive, on the right when traveling north.
On Sept. 24, 1660, King Kiscutanewh sold Batts tract 3½ mi. S.E. from the mouth of the Pasquotank River to the "head of New Begin Creeke." — — Map (db m165282) HM
On East Main Street at North Elliot Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Fifth Courthouse in County; second on this site. Replaced wooden building erected about 1799 and burned during Federal occupation of the City, 1862. Records dating from about 1700 were saved by Arthur Jones and hidden in a barn until end of war. — — Map (db m56775) HM
Near South Water Street at East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Pasquotank River was noted in 35 runaway slave ads between 1791 to 1840, indicating that slaves (“freedom seekers”) escaped on board boats (“vessels”) traveling north to free territory or south to the West Indies, confirming that . . . — — Map (db m56811) HM
On South Water Street at East Church Street, on the right when traveling north on South Water Street.
Rev. Forbes was rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Elizabeth City, 1844-59 and 1860-60. The present church building, which stands as a memorial to his skill and determination, was begun in October 1856: Used for the first time in December 1857: . . . — — Map (db m276331) HM
On U.S. 17 0.1 miles north of Halls Creek Road (County Road 1100), on the right when traveling north.
Historian, bibliographer, collector of North Carolina books and manuscripts, professor at Trinity College, 1891-93. Birthplace ⅗ mi. E. — — Map (db m165285) HM
On East Main Street just west of North Pool Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those who made the Supreme Sacrifice serving our country
May God rest their souls in peace
Korea
1950 - 1953
Ambrose, Thomas CPL •
Bright, Carlton R. PFC •
Hoffler, . . . — — Map (db m165270) WM
On North Water Street at Elizabeth Street (U.S. 158), on the left when traveling north on North Water Street.
The W.H. Weatherly & Company building was constructed circa 1921-23 by William Henry Weatherly and his brother Joe Elwood Weatherly, notable residents of Elizabeth City. It was the first fire-proof commercial building of its type in Elizabeth . . . — — Map (db m256492) HM
On East Main Street just west of North Pool Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those who made the Supreme Sacrifice serving our country
World War I
1917 - 1919
Seth E. Perry •
Lucian Ballance •
William F. Brothers •
James Gallop •
Thurmon M. Gregory •
Robert L. Hingerty •
Talmadge Holly • . . . — — Map (db m165268) WM
On North Poindexter Street at East Cypress Street, on the right when traveling north on North Poindexter Street.
On September 8, 1900, Wilbur Wright arrived here at the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Depot, then proceeded by boat to Kitty Hawk. The Wright Brothers made several trips through Elizabeth City, the shipping and supply center for northeastern North . . . — — Map (db m56767) HM
Near South Water Street near East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
The “world’s first flight crew” were the surfmen of the U.S. Lifesaving Stations along the Outer Banks The Wright brothers relied on them as they tested their experimental aircraft (1900-1903). The Life Saving Service’s primary job was to guard . . . — — Map (db m56813) HM
On North Water Street at East Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Water Street.
While in Elizabeth City the Wright Brothers purchased provisions necessary for their stay on the Outer Banks. They depended on the stores located here to augment items bought from Dayton. Familiar with the warehouses in Elizabeth City, the . . . — — Map (db m165264) HM
On North Water Street just north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Arrived at Elizabeth City,) and put up at the Arlington where I spent several days waiting for a boat to Kitty Hawk. No one knows anything about the place or how to get there.
Wilbur Wright, September . . . — — Map (db m165265) HM
On South Water Street just north of East Fearing Street, on the right when traveling south.
On October 3, 1902, the Tar Heel, an Elizabeth City newspaper edited by Walter L. Cohoon, printed the first article that mentioned by name the Wright Brothers. The column briefly described their experiments with flight as they camped on the . . . — — Map (db m165266) HM
On East Main Street just east of South Poindexter Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Daily Economist, a local newspaper, on December 22, 1903 provided the world with one of the first interviews with Orville and Wilber Wright after their successful heavier-than-air flight on December 17, 1903. The interview took place . . . — — Map (db m165267) HM
On East Main Street east of North Road Street (Business U.S. 17), on the left when traveling east.
The first news account of the aeronautical experiments by the Wright Brothers on the Outer Banks was published in The North Carolinian, a local newspaper printed in this building by Dr. Palemon John (ca. 1827-1902). In 1885 the paper was . . . — — Map (db m276333) HM
