On St David Road at North Carolina Highway 94, on the right when traveling west on St David Road.
First Bishop-elect of Episcopal Church in N.C., 1794. St. David's Church, erected 1803 at his expense, and his home are ½ mile southeast. — — Map (db m57006) HM
On Cherry Road 0.1 miles south of Ambrose Road, on the right when traveling west.
Conceived in the 1900's by black educator Booker T. Washington and his Tuskegee staff. The Rosenwald program represented a massive effort to improve black rural schooling in the South through public-private partnership. Rosenwald schools were also . . . — — Map (db m57043) HM
On Cherry Road 0.2 miles west of Middle Street, on the left when traveling west.
Was known as Cool Spring in 1826. Hillie Holmes' Store was the last surviving relic as Cool Spring post office was moved into what became the town of Creswell in 1874. — — Map (db m57039) HM
On Mt Tabor Road at Arnold Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Mt Tabor Road.
Colonial home of Daniel Davenport, farmer, surveyor, and first Senator from Washingtyon County. He served in the Revolutionary War. Homestead 3 miles -> — — Map (db m57044) HM
On State Highway 94 at North 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 94.
Josiah Collins, Sr., and partners drained part of 100,000-acre tract near Lake Phelps with 6-mile canal, completed 1788; mouth 2 mi. southeast. — — Map (db m57010) HM
On Mt Tabor Road at Arnold Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Mt Tabor Road.
This house was built ca 1778.
Daniel (1755-1807) and Sarah Nichols (1756-?) were the first Davenports to occupy this home. They were wed in 1786, and from this union came: Elizabeth Warrington, Eunice Arnold, Priscilla Long, Nancy Bateman and . . . — — Map (db m57045) HM
On Mackeys Road (State Highway 308) at Mackeys Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east on Mackeys Road. Reported missing.
Established by permission of King George II. Operated for 203 yrs. making 8 mile trips from Mackeys to Edenton.
The largest vessel to operate was the John W. Garrett, a twin side wheel steamer 351 ft. x 41 ft. It carried railroad passengers, . . . — — Map (db m226504) HM
On Madison Street south of Little Court, on the right when traveling north.
Nearly four decades after the Civil War, veterans of the 35th United States Colored Troops (USCT) gathered on this spot to remember the time in their younger days when they fought "to free race" from enslavement.
The 1st North Carolina . . . — — Map (db m276311) HM
On East Third Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on East Third Street.
Bullet holes around the upstairs window of the Ausbon House are haunting reminders of a fight to the death here on December 10, 1862, when a Confederate sniper refused to surrender. Hoping to drive out the U.S. forces occupying Plymouth then, Lt. . . . — — Map (db m56977) HM
Near East Water Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The Battle of Plymouth, April 17-20, 1864, was the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War and the third largest battle fought in North Carolina. Two North Carolinians, Gen. Robert F. Hoke and Gen. Matthew W. Ransom, led the Confederate . . . — — Map (db m56973) HM
On East Main Street at Adams Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. R. F. Hoke achieved a brilliant victory in the capture of Plymouth from the United States military and naval forces, April 17-20, 1864.
The iron-clad “Albemarle,” commanded by Capt. J. W. Cook, . . . — — Map (db m57065) HM
On East Water Street east of Madison Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Battle of Plymouth, April 17-20, 1864, was among the last major Confederate victories of the Civil War and one of the largest battles fought in North Carolina. Two North Carolinians, Gen. Robert F. Hoke and Gen. Matthew W. Ransom, led the . . . — — Map (db m276292) HM
Near U.S. 64 west of East Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
At 4 P.M. on April 17, 1864, an advanced Union patrol on the Washington Road (A) was captured by Confederate cavalry (B). A company of the 12th N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Confederates, but was repulsed (C). Soon a large force of Confederate . . . — — Map (db m56926) HM
On East Main Street at Rankin Lane, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Honor to whom honor is due
Dedicated
to the memory of
civilians and military forces
engaged at the
Battle of Plymouth, NC
17-20 April 1864 — — Map (db m76846) WM
On Water Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
Owned by Arthur Rhodes. From this plantation, he sectioned off one hundred acres into what is now the town of Plymouth circa 1790. — — Map (db m57047) HM
Near East Water Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1863, 19-year-old engineer Gilbert Elliott contracted with the Confederate Navy Department to construct an ironclad gunboat designed by John L. Porter, the navy’s chief architect. Elliott built the vessel at Edwards Ferry on the Roanoke River, . . . — — Map (db m56972) HM
The iron clad ram, the CSS Albemarle was the most successful Confederate ironclad of the Civil War and twice defeated the Union Navy. Build in a cornfield on the Roanoke River near Scotland Neck, the Albemarle played a pivotal role in the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m62228) HM
Near East Water Street at Adams Street, on the left when traveling east.
CSS Albemarle, which had been built in a cornfield beside the Roanoke River in 1863-1864, helped drive the U.S. Army from Plymouth in April 1864 and defeated seven U.S. gunboats in May. The ironclad ram seemed invincible, but 21-year-old . . . — — Map (db m56975) HM
On East Main Street at Rankin Lane, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Atop the hill in front of you, on the left side of the field, stood Fort Compher (also called Fort Comfort), a key position for U.S. forces occupying Plymouth. The nine-sided fortification was named for Capt. Alexander Compher of the 101st . . . — — Map (db m76831) HM
On West Main Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. John Hampton, Benefactor
Hampton Academy replaced Plymouth Academy and other small schools as principal white school in Plymouth 1902-1922. Reopened as a primary school 1928-1958.
Plymouth Woman's Club acquired and preserved it in 1959 and . . . — — Map (db m57059) HM
On West Main Street at Alden Road, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
The extreme left flank of Confederate General Robt. F. Hoke's brigade was formed a few yds. N. just before the final attack, April 20, 1864. — — Map (db m57015) HM
Built by Charles Latham who occupied the house until 1882. Home was occupied for decades by descendants of its builder, a Lawyer, County Sheriff, and State Representative. During the battle of Plymouth, town residents sought protection in the . . . — — Map (db m62226) HM
On East Main Street at Albemarle Drive, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
The Confederate ironclad ram "Albemarle" sank the Union gunboat "Southfield", April 19, 1864, one mile N.E. in the Roanoke River. — — Map (db m57019) HM
On Madison Street at East Third Street, on the right when traveling south on Madison Street.
Established in 1867. Rev. Abraham Mebane entered into a lease agreement with the Lowell Colored School Society, giving New Chapel the right to erect a church on lot No. 41 in the town of Plymouth. — — Map (db m57053) HM
On U.S. 64 at Rankin Lane, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 64.
Confederate attack on U.S. troops, April 1864 led to killing of Black soldiers and civilians. Atrocity diminished the placement of Black troops in N.C. — — Map (db m276290) HM
On Madison Street at Little Court, on the left when traveling north on Madison Street.
Established by the NC General Assembly as one of two NC schools for training black teachers. Moved to Elizabeth City, NC in 1903 and was parent school to Elizabeth City State University. — — Map (db m57050) HM
On East Third Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling east on East Third Street.
Records first mention the appointment of William J. Waller as pastor of the Plymouth Methodist Episcopal Church, February 15, 1826. The first building was constructed in 1832. The church cemetery predates the church with the earliest grave dating . . . — — Map (db m57054) HM
On West Water Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on West Water Street.
Plymouth Landing
In the late 17th century, two traders built a trading post on the Roanoke River in what is now downtown Plymouth. By 1738, the site was called Brickhouse Plantation on maps. A shipyard was built there in 1771, and a settlement . . . — — Map (db m276297) HM
On West Water Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on West Water Street.
Dedicated to the bravery of the enslaved people who came to the Plymouth waterfront seeking their freedom; and to their allies, enslaved and free, who, at great risk, helped the freedom seekers to find their way to a better life.
Plymouth . . . — — Map (db m276303) HM
On East Water Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
The Brooke Rifle is named after its developer, Commander John Mercer Brooke (CSA), who served as Chief, Dept. of Ordnance and Hydrography. While closely resembling the popular Parrott Gun used by the Union, the Brooke Rifle is considered to be the . . . — — Map (db m57028) HM
On Madison Street south of East Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
1st Bishop Diocese of East Carolina
Rector of Grace Episcopal Church
Plymouth, NC
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Roper, NC 1844-1858
"The past is gone, the future is here." — — Map (db m57060) HM
On East Main STreet at Rankin Lane, on the right when traveling west on East Main STreet.
Confederate Forces
Under the command of General Robert Frederick Hoke
Engaged April 17-20, 1864.
21st Georgia State Troops
6th North Carolina State Troops
8th North Carolina State Troops
21st North Carolina State . . . — — Map (db m57025) HM WM
On U.S. 64 east of Creek Side Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The red wolf once roamed the entire southeastern United States. But centuries of persecution and habitat destruction decimated the population. By 1980, this magnificent predator was no longer found in the wild. However, thanks to recovery efforts . . . — — Map (db m276288) HM
On Adams Street north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first courthouse was located at Lee's Mill, Roper 1801. Moved to Plymouth 1823. It was destroyed by fire three times, 1860-1862-1881. Present courthouse built 1918. — — Map (db m57062) HM
On Adams Street north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the men who gave their lives in the service of their country
World War I
James E. Jethro • Grover C. Oliver • Bismark Wheelock
World War II
Ferrell Ambrose • Hubert W. Ange • Aubrey Asby • Clarence E. Ayers, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m226531) WM
On West Water Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on West Water Street.
In its edition of August 27, 1851, the Plymouth Villager made a backhanded confirmation of the presence of abolitionists in Washington County, North Carolina. "A coat of tar and feathers is in waiting for the gentleman who will come about . . . — — Map (db m276306) HM
On Buncombe Avenue (State Highway 32) at Cross Road, on the right when traveling west on Buncombe Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
The home of Col. Edward Buncombe of the Continental Line, who was captured at Germantown and died a prisoner in 1778, stood one mi. N. — — Map (db m57005) HM
On Cross Road 0.5 miles north of Woodlawn Road, on the right when traveling south.
Built on Edward Buncombe property purchased from the estate for one dollar. De-consecrated and torn down in 1918. The Church of the Advent Episcopal Church in Roper renamed St. Luke's Episcopal Church. It became St. Luke's-St. Anne's Episcopal . . . — — Map (db m57069) HM
On State Highway 32 at Breezy Banks Road, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 32.
1837-1840 Josiah Collins & Ebenezer Pettigrew purchased 500 acres of land, planted 40,000 mulberry trees and raised silk worms for the silk business.
S.S. Simmons Fishery circa 1835
Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church circa 1895
Sound . . . — — Map (db m57067) HM
