Historical Markers and War Memorials in Caswell County, North Carolina

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Caswell County, North Carolina

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1► North Carolina (Caswell County), Blanch — G-5 — Bright Leaf Tobacco —

On Blanch Road (State Highway 1523) at Bertha Wilson Road (State Highway 1511), on the left when traveling north on Blanch Road.

In 1850s on a farm in this area Abisha Slade perfected a process for curing yellow tobacco. His slave Stephen discovered process in 1839. — — Map (db m19351) HM

2► North Carolina (Caswell County), Gatewood — G110 — Washington's Southern Tour —

On North Carolina Highway 86 North (State Highway 86) 0.1 miles south of Walters Mill Road (County Route 1503), on the right when traveling north.

George Washington's last overnight stop in N.C., June 3, 1791, was at the home of Dudley Gatewood, which stood 1 mi. N.E. — — Map (db m18522) HM

3► North Carolina (Caswell County), Hightowers — G-77 — Griers Presbyterian Church —

On U.S. 119 at Griers Church Road on U.S. 119.

Organized in 1753. Rev. Hugh McAden served as its first minister. Present building dates from 1856. Stands 1 mi. E. — — Map (db m19350) HM

4► North Carolina (Caswell County), Leasburg — G-71 — Jacob Thompson —

On U.S. 158, on the left when traveling east.

Secretary of Interior, 1857-1861. Confederate secret agent in Canada, U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Birthplace stands 100 yds. southeast. — — Map (db m18680) HM

5► North Carolina (Caswell County), Leasburg — G-61 — Solomon Lea —

On U.S. 158 just west of Solomon Lea Road, on the left when traveling east.

First president Greensboro College, 1846-47. Founder and master of the Somerville Female Institute, 1848-1892. Home stands 100 yds. N. — — Map (db m19348) HM

6► North Carolina (Caswell County), Locust Hill — G-67 — Bethesda Church —

On Bethesda Church Road at Bethesda Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling south on Bethesda Church Road.

Presbyterian. Began as "Hart's Chapel," about 1765. Mother of many churches. The present building erected 1944, stands 3/4 mile south. — — Map (db m18675) HM

7► North Carolina (Caswell County), Locust Hill — G-43 — Calvin Graves —

On State Highway 150 1.5 miles south of U.S. 158, on the left.

Speaker N.C. House of Commons and Senate. He cast deciding vote for the North Carolina Railroad, 1849. This was his home. — — Map (db m18678) HM

8► North Carolina (Caswell County), Milton — G-12 — Romulus M. Saunders —

On State Highway 62 1 mile south of Broad Street (State Highway 57), on the left when traveling north.

Was Minister to Spain, 1845-49; congressman, judge, legislator, and political leader. This was his home. — — Map (db m19349) HM

9► North Carolina (Caswell County), Milton — Stephen Dodson Ramseur — Confederate Major General — "Lee's Gallant General" —

On State Highway 57 0.1 miles west of Dotman Road, on the left when traveling east.

Woodside House, built in 1838 by Caleb Richmond, where General Ramseur recovered from wounds received in battles of Malvern Hill and Chancellorsville. Scene of his 28 October, 1863 marriage to his cousin Ellen Richmond. As Brigadier showed . . . — — Map (db m18685) HM

10► North Carolina (Caswell County), Milton — G-93 — Thomas Day — ca. 1801-1861 —

On Broad Street (State Highway 57) at Town Hall Road on Broad Street.

Free black cabinetmaker in Milton, 1824-1861. Home and shop located here in the old Union Tavern, 1848-1858. — — Map (db m14671) HM

11► North Carolina (Caswell County), Semora — G-104 — Archibald Debow Murphey ca. 1777 - 1832 —

On State Highway 57N at State Highway 119, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 57N.

Advocate of improved schools, roads, canals. Jurist, teacher, legislator. Born 7/10 mi. S. — — Map (db m18663) HM

12► North Carolina (Caswell County), Semora — G-25 — Red House Church —

On State Highway 57N at State Highway 119 on State Highway 57N.

Presbyterian. Founded about middle of 18th century. Hugh McAden, its noted pastor, was buried in the churchyard, 1781. One mile S. — — Map (db m19354) HM

13► North Carolina (Caswell County), Yanceyville — G-18 — Bartlett Yancey —

On US Highway 158 0.3 miles east of Hatchett Road, on the left when traveling west.

Congressman. A State legislator and political leader. Died in 1828 at the age of 42. His home and grave are here. — — Map (db m19353) HM

14► North Carolina (Caswell County), Yanceyville — G-8 — Bedford Brown —

On U.S. 158 at North Carolina Highway 150, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 158.

U.S. Senator, 1829-40; State Legislator; Opponent of Secession, 1860. This is "Rose Hill," his home. — — Map (db m19352) HM

15► North Carolina (Caswell County), Yanceyville — G-6 — Caswell Courthouse —

On Badgett Sisters' Parkway, on the right when traveling east.

Erected about 1861. Murder of Senator J. W. Stephens here in 1870 led to martial law and Kirk-Holden "War." — — Map (db m18677) HM

16► North Carolina (Caswell County), Yanceyville — Millard Quentin Plumblee — 1906 - 1987 —

On State Highway 62 at Byrd's Sawmill Road, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 62.

(front) In memory of Millard Quentin Plumblee 1906 - 1987 Educator Community Servant Friend Mr. Plumblee Born December 26, 1906 in Greenville County, SC. Graduated from University of North Carolina in 1931. . . . — — Map (db m42508) HM

17► North Carolina (Caswell County), Yanceyville — G-75 — William L. Poteat —

On State Highway 62 1.2 miles north of State Highway 86, on the left when traveling north.

Wake Forest College president, 1905-1927. Champion of freedom of scientific thought. Birthplace and family home stands here. — — Map (db m19347) HM

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