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By Kevin W., October 20, 2009
Edward B. Dudley Marker
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1 ► North Carolina, Onslow County, Jacksonville — C-31 — Edward B. Dudley —
Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote, first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Birthplace was 2 mi. W. — — Map (db m23553) HM
2 ► North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — D-17 — Edward B. Dudley — 1789 - 1855 —
Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote; first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. His home stands 2 blocks W. — — Map (db m28746) HM
3 ► North Carolina, Northampton County, Garysburg — E-32 — First Railroad —
The first railroad in the State was completed in 1833 from Petersburg, Va., to Blakely, on the Roanoke River, a short distance southeast. — — Map (db m222087) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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