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Historical Markers and War Memorials on the Crystal Coast Region

 
By Tom Bosse, September 20, 2021
Welcome to Stacy… Marker
101 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Stacy — Welcome to Stacy… — Outer Banks National Scenic Byway —
The first deeded property was in 1752 to William Salter. The early settlers called this area, Piney Point, for the piece of wooded land which jutted out into Core Sound and served as a navigational day mark. With the establishment of the post office . . . — — Map (db m212872) HM
102 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Straits — Welcome to Straits… — The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway —
This region from the mouth of North River to Core Sound was known is colonial times as, “The Straits of Core Sound”. Eventually, three different communities would evolve from this area: Straits, Gloucester, and Marshallberg. New Englanders were . . . — — Map (db m213052) HM
103 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Williston — Welcome to Williston… — Outer Banks National Scenic Byway —
Williston’s first settlers came in 1723. Life was self-sustaining with no large industry until 200 years later when the Willis Brothers Seafood Company was formed. This clam, scallop and fish house became the main employer for Williston and . . . — — Map (db m212874) HM

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