On Railroad Grade Road (State Road 1100) at South Fork Church Road, on the right when traveling south on Railroad Grade Road.
The early history of Todd is much like that of numerous crossroads communities
throughout northwestern North Carolina. Located where Elk Creek flows into the
South Fork of the New River, it was a logical site for trade, starting with . . . — — Map (db m228892) HM
On Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 266.8), on the right when traveling south.
Mount Jefferson looms high over the town of Jefferson for which it is named. It was formerly called Negro Mountain because run-away slaves supposedly hid out there while fleeing north. The summit and slopes of the mountain now make up Mount . . . — — Map (db m140555) HM
On BackStreet at State Street, on the left when traveling north on BackStreet.
Horse Creek
After crossing the border into North Carolina, the Virginia Creeper wound
along the banks of Big and Little Horse Creeks, crossing
the creeks a total of 17 times.
Tuckerdale
One of the largest for timber extraction . . . — — Map (db m269953) HM
On BackStreet at State Street, on the left when traveling north on BackStreet.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad first came to Ashe County in 1914. As the train line was established, numerous small communities began to emerge along the rails. A lone depot, placed between Paddy Mountain and Mount Jefferson, would soon blossom . . . — — Map (db m269957) HM
On Hickory Nut Gap Road (County Route 1342) west of North Carolina Highway 184, on the left when traveling west.
In 1860 Banner Elk was a small community in the mountains of Watauga County (present-day Avery County). Then called Banner’s Elk, it was named for the local Banner family and the Elk River. During the last years of the Civil War, an organized system . . . — — Map (db m77533) HM
On Main Street West (State Highway 184/194) at Maple Court, on the right when traveling west on Main Street West.
Presbyterian. Founded in 1900 by Edgar Tufts. Named for teacher Elizabeth McRae & benefactor Mrs. S. P. Lees. Senior college since 1988. — — Map (db m98511) HM
On Linville Falls Highway (U.S. 221) at Sloop Mill Dam Road, on the left when traveling west on Linville Falls Highway.
Founded by Mary Martin Sloop, physician, 1913, to serve region's youth. Weaving Room, est. 1920, boosted revival of handicrafts. Campus ˝ mi. W. — — Map (db m77493) HM
On Linville Falls Highway (U.S. 221) west of Sloop Mill Dam Road, on the left when traveling west.
Nowhere is The Crossnore School's mission to provide hope and healing in a
homelike residential education setting for children from families in crisis more
lovingly portrayed than through Ben Long's rendering of Mark 10:14, “Suffer the . . . — — Map (db m262974) HM
Near Elk Park Highway (North Carolina Route 194) at U.S. 19E, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of all CHS men and women who served our country in war and peace
Cranberry High School purchased March 17, 1986
Dedication 17 July 2010 to original note signees
Lila Beck C.A. & Edith Bowlick • Mary Daniels
Elbert & Georgia . . . — — Map (db m268048) WM
Near Elk Park Highway (State Highway 194) at U.S. 19E, on the right when traveling east.
During the Civil War, natural resources such as salt, lead, and iron were highly prized commodities in the Confederacy. The government relied especially on small rural ironworks to manufacture cannons, swords, and firearms. Ruben White first mined . . . — — Map (db m77479) HM
On Hospital Drive 0.5 miles south of Newland Highway ( Highway 181), on the left when traveling south.
Sarah Malinda Blalock and her husband, William McKesson “Keith” Blalock, lived in Coffey’s Gap on the Watauga and Caldwell County line in 1860. Keith Blalock was an avowed Unionist, but with the passage of the first Confederate . . . — — Map (db m77492) HM
Near Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 304.4), 1 mile north of Blowing Rock Highway (U.S. 221).
The first bridge of its type in the United States, the Linn Cove Viaduct is a product of design and construction techniques developed in Europe. The S-shaped structure contains 153 concrete segments, only one of which is straight. Weighing 50 tons . . . — — Map (db m134201) HM
Near Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 304.4), 1 mile north of Blowing Rock Highway (U.S. 221), on the right when traveling north.
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done. — — Map (db m134202) HM
On Library Place at Elk Street ( Road 1342), on the right when traveling east on Library Place.
Honoring those who served
remembering those who died
Revolutionary War
Barjonah William Braswell • Martin Davenport • William Davis • William Gragg • Joseph Pyatte • Robert Sevier • John Vance • Thomas Wiseman • William Wiseman . . . — — Map (db m229167) WM
On Montezuma Street at Elk Street ( Road 1342), on the right when traveling west on Montezuma Street.
[Front]
Dedicated to
the honor and
sacrifice of
our men and
women who
served our
country in
war and peace
[Back]
Erected by Veterans
of Foreign Wars
Pat Ray Post #4286
Avery County
1775 Revolutionary War . . . — — Map (db m229247) WM
Appalachian Trail, Yellow Mountain Gap. Yellow Mountain Gap is the junction of the Appalachian Trail and Historic Bright’s Trace, route used by the “Overmountain Men” to cross the mountain enroute to the Revolutionary War battle at . . . — — Map (db m3269) HM
On Craven Street near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Anglican minister to N.C., 1753-71. Served parish of St. Thomas & as chaplain to Gov. Arthur Dobbs. Erected first glebe house on record in the colony. — — Map (db m65664) HM
On Front Street near King Street, on the right when traveling south.
This site marks the former location of the Bath African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The AME Zion denomination, chartered in New York City in 1801, began in the 1790s when discrimination against African American Christians forced them to . . . — — Map (db m65673) HM
On Carteret Street (County Road 99 / 92) at South Main Street, on the left on Carteret Street.
Bath, originally the Indian town of Pampticough, was settled by white men about 1690 and incorporated in 1705. It is the oldest town in North Carolina. Its first commissioners were John Lawson, Joel Martin, and Simon Alderson. Here was founded in . . . — — Map (db m64799) HM
Near Carteret Street (State Highway 92) at Harding Street.
Bath, oldest town in North Carolina, was established in 1705. The first settlers were French Huguenots from Virginia. Among the early English inhabitants were John Lawson, author of the first history of Carolina (1709) and Christopher Gale, Chief . . . — — Map (db m67574) HM
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot. — — Map (db m65358) HM
Near Carteret Street (State Highway 92) at Harding Street.
Bath, the oldest incorporated town in North Carolina, was established in 1705. By the 1708 the town consisted of twelve houses and a population of fifty people. Among the early inhabitants were John Lawson, Surveyor General of the colony and . . . — — Map (db m67575) HM
On South Main Street 0.1 miles south of Craven Street, on the right when traveling north.
Agricultural reformer, a founder of the State Fair, published and edited the "Farmer's Journal", 1852-53, in Bath. This was his home. — — Map (db m67567) HM
On South Main Street at Front Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Naturalist, explorer and surveyor general for the Lords Proprietors, John Lawson traveled the interior of the Carolina colony in 1700-01. He described the 550-mile journey in A New Voyage to Carolina, published in 1709. Lawson was killed by . . . — — Map (db m67573) HM
On South Main Street near Carteret Street (County Road 99), on the left when traveling south.
Colonial home of Colonel Robert Palmer, Surveyor-General of North Carolina 1753-1771 and Collector of Customs for the Port of Bath. Built c. 1744, probably by Michael Coutanche, it is one of the oldest surviving dwelling-houses in the State. . . . — — Map (db m66701) HM
On Cateret Street (North Carolina Route 92) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Cateret Street.
1704-John Lawson surveyed 1st 71 lots in Bath.
1710-Thomas Harding, first recorded shipbuilder in Colony, contracted by Gov. Thomas Cary, to build sloop in Pamlico area.
1715-Harding named Town Commissioner & Vestryman. He owned Lots 27-28 at . . . — — Map (db m226318) HM
On Main Street (Business Route 265) east of Gaskin Street, on the right when traveling east.
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This railroad station was built by Norfolk & Southern Railway in 1903 at a cost of $4,824. Its primary purpose was to serve the needs of lumber businesses, most notably the Interstate Cooperage. In the same year as the . . . — — Map (db m299661) HM
On State Highway 33 at Windmill Road (County Road 1124) on State Highway 33.
Site of Confederate batteries on Pamlico River which enabled General D. H. Hill's forces to besiege Washington in spring of 1863. Five miles east. — — Map (db m52837) HM
On North Carolina Route 33 west of Taylor Road, on the left when traveling west.
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This cemetery is the burial ground for the Episcopal congregation of Trinity Church Chocowinity.
The Rev. Nathaniel Blount of Chocowinity, a missionary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, established Trinity . . . — — Map (db m226573) HM
On North Carolina Route 33 east of Dunbar Drive, on the right.
Episcopal. Was originally Blount's Chapel. Built nearby ca. 1774 by Rev. Nathaniel Blount, who served until his death, 1816. Moved here, 1939. — — Map (db m276396) HM
On State Highway 33 at Business U.S. 17, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 33.
Episcopal boys school founded in 1851 by The Rev. N.C. Hughes. Open off and on until 1908. Many students entered ministry. Stood here. — — Map (db m52835) HM
On West Main Street at Gladden Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Mural depicting an abolitionist working on a wharf in Washington, NC providing secret clues for the freedom seekers. This area was a well-known escape route on the Underground Railroad for the enslaved.
Mural commissioned in May 2022 . . . — — Map (db m276393) HM
On West Main Street at Gladden Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Prior to formation of 1st N.C. Colored Volunteers, about 100 black men were armed to aid Union forces during the siege of Washington in 1863. — — Map (db m114466) HM
On East 3rd Street west of Mac Nair Street, on the right when traveling west.
To the Sons of
Beaufort Co.
who served in the
World War
1914 - 1918
Beaufort County Casualties in World War I
James Baugham • Gilbert Bonner • David Boyd • Joseph Brooks • James Carter • Horace Cowell • Allen Cuthrell • Alfred G. . . . — — Map (db m242003) WM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north.
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
On West Main Street near South Respess Street, on the right when traveling south.
Governor, 1889-91, state Adjutant General, 1863, Confederate officer, superior court judge, state legislator. His home was here. — — Map (db m65862) HM
On North Market Street (County Road 1516) north of East 15th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected May 10, 1905 by Washington Gray Chapter Children of the Confederacy, organized in 1897 by Margaret Arthur Call. To the memory of 17 soldiers killed in defense of Washington Sept. 6, 1862. — — Map (db m276374) WM
On East Main Street near Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
Native of Washington, Zurich graduate, head of a Boston hospital, 1st woman member N.C. Medical Society, 1872. Her girlhood home was here. — — Map (db m66169) HM
On North Market Street north of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Booker T. Washington visited November 2, 1910 on educational tour. Around 1000 people attended speech here at Brown's Opera House. — — Map (db m293743) HM
On North Bonner Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Bonner Street.
Washington's original "free" church, open to all denominations, was constructed on lot 50 of the town's plat, created by Col. James Bonner, the founder of Washington, circa 1776. Bonner and two other Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here. . . . — — Map (db m226315) HM
Near Avon Avenue north of John Small Avenue (U.S. 264), on the right when traveling north.
This garden is dedicated to the Men and Women who served our nation in peace and in war with honor and devotion. The flag flies in honor of All Veterans — — Map (db m226317) WM
On West Main Street at Van Norden Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
This building which served the thriving shipping industry of early Washington was built in the early 1800's by Jonathan Havens (1744-1828). Its restoration in 1979 was made possible by a gift from Jonathan Havens Moss in memory of the Havens family. . . . — — Map (db m70501) HM
On West Stewart Parkway just south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1830 talented shipwright and freed slave Hull Anderson built a prosperous shipyard three blocks west of here, before moving to Liberia. — — Map (db m224083) HM
On East Main Street 0.1 miles east of North Charlotte Street, on the left when traveling east.
Though officially names Windmill Creek, waterway is better known by a name of African American man who lived by early Windmill. — — Map (db m226307) HM
On East 3rd Street 0.1 miles east of North Harvey Street, on the left when traveling east.
Allbright, Vern C. • Ball, James Charlie • Barrington, Lloyd T. • Beacham, Clyde W. • Bishop, John Judkins • Braddy, Earl D. • Gragaw, Henry Churchill • Brinson, James W. • Brooks, Leland F. • Brooks, Leon Murl • Burbage, Joseph C. • Calvert, . . . — — Map (db m226603) WM
On North Market Street (County Route 1516) at East 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Market Street.
After the Civil War, women’s associations throughout the South sought to gather the Confederate dead from battlefield burial sites and reinter the remains in proper cemeteries, while Confederate monuments were erected in courthouse squares and . . . — — Map (db m76917) HM
On East Water Street at South Bonner Street, on the right when traveling east on East Water Street.
To protect Confederate supply lines and to gather much-need provisions in eastern North Carolina, Gen. Daniel H. Hill planned demonstrations against Union-occupied New Bern and Washington in March 1863. He acted under orders from Gen. James . . . — — Map (db m70502) HM
On East Water Street west of Moss Way, on the right when traveling east.
Purple Martins are native songbirds in the swallow family. They have long been one of America's favorite birds, loved for their beautiful song, graceful flight, social antics, and insect-eating habits. Purple Martins nest in groups called . . . — — Map (db m276385) HM
On South Market Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Market Street.
Finished in 1883, Demolished around 1960
The view from this location is looking south towards the river around 1920. The building at the end of Market was known as the Washington Market House and was used for the sale of meat, fish and produce. . . . — — Map (db m276394) HM
Near Pactolus Highway (U.S. 264) 0.1 miles west of Voa Road, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
After Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s army captured Roanoke Island in February 1862, Federal troops occupied New Bern the next month and then secured the undefended town of Washington on March 20. Although several weeks passed with only a few . . . — — Map (db m211803) HM
On West Stewart Parkway near West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
During the summer of 1862, Union forces firmly controlled eastern North Carolina, with garrisons stationed at Plymouth, Washington, New Bern and elsewhere. Federal detachments raided the countryside at will, while Confederate authorities struck . . . — — Map (db m64899) HM
On West Stewart Parkway at South Respess Street, on the right when traveling east on West Stewart Parkway.
The Original Washington
The history of Washington began around 1585 when English explorers first visited the area that would become Washington. The easily navigable waters and excess of natural resources made the area a very successful port . . . — — Map (db m226611) HM
On East Water Street west of South Bonner Street, on the left when traveling west.
Founded in 1776, the Town of Washington, North Carolina, was the first City in America to be named for General George Washington. Because of this, the city is still occasionally referred to as "Original Washington."
The scars of the Civil . . . — — Map (db m276387) HM
On West Stewart Parkway south of West Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Founded in 1776, the Town of Washington, North Carolina, was the first City in America to be named for General George Washington. Because of this, the city is still occasionally referred to as "Original Washington."
The scars of the Civil . . . — — Map (db m276389) HM
On East Water Street at South Bonner Street, on the right when traveling east on East Water Street.
Weather Signal Flags
Beginning in 1873, the U.S. Army Signal Service distributed forecasts to thousands of rural post offices for display as "Farmers' Bulletins." In 1881, signal flags, like the ones shown here replaced the bulletins. With the . . . — — Map (db m276381) HM
On East Water Street at South Bonner Street, on the right when traveling east on East Water Street.
To commemorate
the 200th Anniversary of
Washington, North Carolina
The first town
in the United States
to be named for
General George Washington
Originally known
as "town at the forks of the
Tar River." It was settled . . . — — Map (db m70505) HM
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