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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Chowan County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Chowan County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Chowan County, NC (66) Bertie County, NC (22) Gates County, NC (7) Hertford County, NC (20) Perquimans County, NC (15) Washington County, NC (51)  ChowanCounty(66) Chowan County (66)  BertieCounty(22) Bertie County (22)  GatesCounty(7) Gates County (7)  HertfordCounty(20) Hertford County (20)  PerquimansCounty(15) Perquimans County (15)  WashingtonCounty(51) Washington County (51)
Edenton is the county seat for Chowan County
Adjacent to Chowan County, North Carolina
      Bertie County (22)  
      Gates County (7)  
      Hertford County (20)  
      Perquimans County (15)  
      Washington County (51)  
 
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1 North Carolina, Chowan County, Cannon Ferry — The Cannon’s Ferry Community
The area known as Cannon’s Ferry is a long-standing community that has been shaped by the Chowan river. In 1794, Jacob Cannon of Perquimans County purchased for $126.00 in gold and silver “one-third part of the Land Plantation of Houses and . . . Map (db m60669) HM
2 North Carolina, Chowan County, Cannon Ferry — The Chowan River
The Chowan River has played an important role in North Carolina’s history and economy. It is part of the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System (the second largest estuarine system in the United States) and is one of the smaller basins in North . . . Map (db m60665) HM
3 North Carolina, Chowan County, Cannon Ferry — The Herring Fishing Industry
Cannon’s Ferry has a long tradition of herring fishing. Years ago this site had numerous fishing houses where individual fishermen would store their boat and gear and could process their catch. In the mid 1940S, twelve local fishermen decided . . . Map (db m60666) HM
4 North Carolina, Chowan County, Cannon Ferry — War on the Chowan RiverBuffalo Country Reported missing
After Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside captured Roanoke Island in February 1862, U.S. Navy vessels patrolled the Chowan River from its mouth in North Carolina to Franklin, Virginia, located on the Blackwater River, a tributary. The Chowan River here . . . Map (db m231989) HM
5 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 12 — 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchParish Organized under Act of Assembly 1701 — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
1702 Builds first church in North Carolina Three Carolina governors buried herein. Joseph Hewes, signer of Declaration of Independence; Dr. Hugh Williamson, signer of U.S. Constitution; James Iredell, Washington's youngest Supreme . . . Map (db m224755) HM
6 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 10 — 1800-1827  Iredell House — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
The house you see today appears as his son, James Iredell, Jr. would have known it. In 1800 the simple two-story addition was added on the east end of the house. Then, in 1827 the original portion of the house was razed and replaced by a more . . . Map (db m224718) HM
7 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 13 — 1758 Cupola HouseAn illustrious landmark of Edenton, Built by Francis Corbin, Land Agent to the Earl of Granville
A Brief History of the Cupola House 1758-1767: Francis Corbin builds Cupola House. Francis Corbin dies. 1777: Dr. Samuel Dickinson purchases house. 1918: Owners in financial despair sell downstairs woodwork to . . . Map (db m181648) HM
8 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 6 — 1767 Chowan County Courthouse — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
The Chowan County Courthouse was erected in 1767, replacing an earlier wooden structure as the seat of government. The structure is considered the finest Georgian-style courthouse in the United States and features a Flemish bond brick exterior, . . . Map (db m224374) HM
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9 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 7 — 1825 Chowan County JailClosed in 1975 after 150 Years of Service — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
When closed, the Jail was documented to be oldest jail in NC and discovered to be oldest, in use, jail in the United States. Typical Edenton NC This story, so like Edenton, is an excerpt from Roy Thompson's Mrs. Fletcher's Eden. The . . . Map (db m224420) HM
10 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 15 — 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
The Roanoke River Lighthouse is the last remaining screw pile lighthouse in North Carolina. This type of structure was specifically designed for use in rivers and secured in place by a framework attached to a series of pilings that were screwed . . . Map (db m224499) HM
11 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 11 — 1897 Kadesh A.M.E. Zion Church — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
A Gothic Revival style church built by Hannibal Badham Jr. a member of the famous Edenton Badham family of carpenters. Notable contributors to Edenton's architectural heritage, revere such famous names as Joe Welcome (1774-1859) and three . . . Map (db m225361) HM
12 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A look back at our historySlip/Scoop scraper
This slip/scoop scraper was used to build ponds in the early 1900s at the hatcheries previous site located a half mile east on the Albemarle sound. It was also variously called the "flip" or "slip" scraper because It was flipped to empty it and . . . Map (db m225215) HM
13 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Bandon Plantation Schoolhouse
Moved here June 1964. Dedicated to Inglis Fletcher, Novelist May 8, 1966.Map (db m224739) HM
14 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-55 — Barker House
Home of Thomas Barker, N.C. agent to England, and his wife Penelope, reputed leader of the Edenton "Tea Party," 1774. Stands 3 blocks south.Map (db m34810) HM
15 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Bought in France for N.C.
Bought in France for N.C. by Robt. Smith & Thos. Benbury agents for Governor Caswell. Brought to Edenton by Capt. Boritz on "The Holy Heart of Jesus" in 1778. Mounted on this spot 1861. Spiked and trunnions broken off by Federal Fleet 1862. . . . Map (db m34965) HM
16 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-11 — Chowan County Courthouse
Oldest courthouse in use in North Carolina. Built about 1767. Whig centre in Revolution. Stands 3 blocks S.E.Map (db m56983) HM
17 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Chowan County Jail
Jailhouse History The original Edenton jail was built in 1722 when the town incorporated. The present jail is the county's fifth. Ebenezer Paine constructed it in 1825, probably using 1773 plans by John Hawks, architect of . . . Map (db m224498) HM
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18 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Chowan County Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial
Chowan County Veterans who made the Ultimate Sacrifice since 1917 World War I Fred Bass - USA • Edward G. Bond - USA • Lynn Bond - USA • Thrie Copeland - USA • Grover Jordan - USN • John W. Morgan - USA • Cecil P. Outland - USA • . . . Map (db m225289) WM
19 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Chowan County Veterans Memorial
(side 1) Dedicated to the Honor and Sacrifice of the Men and Women who served our Country in War and Peace. (side 2) Town of Edenton ★ State of North Carolina (side 3) The flying of the Stars and Stripes . . . Map (db m225290) WM
20 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Colonial Punishment
Methods of Punishment Punishment in the colonial era focused on public humiliation by forcing the guilty party to spend time in the stocks or pillory. The stocks restrained the feet and the pillory secured the head and hands, . . . Map (db m224461) HM
21 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Cupola House
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States . . . Map (db m226205) HM
22 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-34 — Dr. Hugh Williamson
Signer of the Federal Constitution, member of Congress, historian. Home was 4 blocks S.E.Map (db m56985) HM
23 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 4 — Dr. Hugh Williamson (1735 - 1819)Signer of The Constitution of the United States of America — A True Renaissance Man —
Granite Monument erected September 17, 2017, Honors Hugh Williamson, son of Scotch-Irish parents, was born 1735. in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. His parents wanted him to become a Presbyterian minister, but his quest for knowledge took him in . . . Map (db m225261) HM
24 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Edenton, 1962
In December 1962, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited northeastern North Carolina. Arriving in Elizabeth City, the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference spoke at African American churches there and in Hertford en route to Chowan . . . Map (db m224286) HM
25 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — EdentonBattle of Albemarle Sound
On May 5, 1864, the Confederate ironclad ram CSS Albemarle under Commander James W. Cooke, with gunboats Cotton Plant and Bombshell, steamed out of the Roanoke River into Bachelor's Bay and Albemarle Sound before you, bound for . . . Map (db m34832) HM
26 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Edenton Bell Battery C.S.A.
Organized in March 1862 under the leadership of Capt. William Badham Jr., Lt. John M. Jones, and Lt. Nelson McClees, the Edenton Bell Battery was composed of men primarily from Chowan, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. Lacking adequate artillery, . . . Map (db m34835) HM
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27 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Edenton Cotton Mill
Founded by local investors in 1898, mill had major impact on local economy. Deeded to the Historic Preservation Foundation of NC in 1995.Map (db m57075) HM
28 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Edenton Mill Village
From 1898-1923 more than seventy dwellings existed on five streets for mill families. Deeded to the Historic Preservation Foundation of NC in 1995.Map (db m57074) HM
29 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-22 — Edenton Tea Party Reported missing
Fifty-one women met at Mrs. Elizabeth King's home, which stood 1100 ft. S.E., and resolved, Oct. 25, 1774, to support the American Cause.Map (db m34850) HM
30 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-22 — Edenton Tea Party
Women in this town led by Penelope Barker in 1774 resolved to boycott British imports. Early and influential activism by women.Map (db m225212) HM
31 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 5 — Edenton Tea PotSymbol of 51 American Women Patriots Who led by Penelope Barker defied King George — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
Sculpted in 1905 by Frank Baldwin, Foundryman This Tea Pot memorializes an inspiring story that tells of patriotism and bravery. See (1864) below for another, little known, but unforgettable saga of Edenton that is an amazing twist . . . Map (db m224500) HM
32 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Edenton United Methodist Church
On this site, from 1895 to 1983, stood the new Methodist Church of Edenton. It was a brick structure, a model of elegance and arrangement. The building replaced a wooden church that was located on Eden Street from 1857 to 1895. Prior to that . . . Map (db m57076) HM
33 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-87 — Edward Vail1717-1777
Colonial statesman and Brigadier General of the Edenton District militia. Member, N.C. Committee of Correspondence, 1768, 1773-74. Lived 2 mi. SW.Map (db m226505) HM
34 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Escape Via Maritime Underground Railroad
Now one of Edenton's most tranquil locations, during the antebellum period Edenton harbor was the town's industrial center with wharves, shipyards, and maritime activity. North Carolina's small, ill-protected harbors prevented development of . . . Map (db m34770) HM
35 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-25 — First Post Road
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 m79793) HM
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36 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-69 — Francis Corbin(d) 1767
Granville agent, jurist, legislator. Provoked "Enfield Riot." Home, "the Cupola House," 2 blks. S.Map (db m34801) HM
37 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-72 — Harriet Jacobsc. 1813 - 1897
Fugitive slave, writher & abolitionist. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861) depicts her early life. Lived in Edenton.Map (db m34773) HM
38 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-73 — Henderson Walkerc.1660~1704 Reported missing
Acting governor, 1699-1703; attorney general, judge, and vestryman. Grave is 75 feet west.Map (db m226509) HM
39 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-5 — James Iredell
Justice of U.S. Supreme Court, 1790-99, Attorney-General of N.C. during Revolution. Home stands 200 ft. East.Map (db m34844) HM
40 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-50 — James Iredell, Jr1788~1853
Governor, 1827~28; U.S. Senator; and legislator. Compiler of revisal of N.C. laws. His home two blocks south; grave at Hayes one mile S.E.Map (db m34851) HM
41 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Joseph Hewes
[south side]To the Memory of Joseph Hewes April 28, 1730 November 10, 1779[east side]Modestly but without stint he gave his Labor and his Means to the cause of Freedom[north side]Vestryman of St. . . . Map (db m225291) HM
42 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 3 — Joseph HewesSigned Declaration of Independence - Godfather of the US Navy — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
Hewes fought for independence in Continental Congress 1730: Joseph Hewes is born on Mayberry Hill, a 400-acre farm in Kingston, NJ. 1747: Attended Princeton, became a successful merchant in Philadelphia. He . . . Map (db m225283) HM
43 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-4 — Joseph Hewes
Signer of Declaration of Independence, leader in Continental Congress, merchant. His store was three blocks S.Map (db m34797) HM
44 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 14 — Josephine Napoleon LearyAn amazing and legendary life from slavery to incredible success
A Brief History of Josephine Leary, Entrepreneur 1856: Josephine Napoleon Williams was born in to slavery. Following the Civil War, freed when she was 9 years old. 1873: Josephine Williams marries Sweety Archer Leary, both worked as . . . Map (db m181668) HM
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45 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-27 — Mackeys Ferry
Established 1735 over Albemarle Sound, succeeding Bells Ferry. Discontinued in 1938. Northern Terminus was four blocks south.Map (db m34966) HM
46 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — North Carolina National Guard Armory
Built by Works Progress Administration of North Carolina in cooperation with City Government and Co. F. 105 M.R. 1935-1937Map (db m224308) HM
47 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Our Confederate Dead1861—1865
Gashed with honorable scars low in glory's lap they lie, though they fell, they fell like stars, streaming splendour through the sky.Map (db m79794) WM
48 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Penelope BarkerDaughter of Dr. Samuel and Elizabeth Blount Pagett — 1728-1796 —
America’s first female political activist. Leader of 51 women who signed a Proclamation of Protest in 1774 known as The Edenton Tea Party; The first organized political activity by women in our country, encouraged women to boycott English goods. An . . . Map (db m224300) HM
49 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 1 — Penelope Barker HouseOrganizer of 1774 "Edenton Tea Party" America's first political action by women — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
A Brief History of the Barker House 1757 Thomas Barker marries Penelope Padgett. Penelope, 28 years old, twice widowed, had inherited substantial wealth. 1761 Thomas travels to London as North Carolina . . . Map (db m224302) HM
50 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Residence of Mrs. Elizabeth King
On this spot stood the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth King in which the ladies of Edenton met Oct. 25, 1774 to protest against the tax on teaMap (db m158742) HM
51 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Roanoke River Lighthouse
Originally constructed in 1886 by the US Lighthouse Service, the Lighthouse served as a navigational beacon to Mariners on the Albemarle Sound. The Light marked the entrance to the Roanoke River which was the main commercial passageway to the town . . . Map (db m34837) HM
52 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-89 — Rosenwald Schools
Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington established fund in 1912 to provide grants to African American communities to improve education. In N.C. the fund assisted with 817 projects in 93 counties. The first one was Warren Grove School, a . . . Map (db m225206) HM
53 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-9 — Samuel Johnston
Revolutionary Leader, Governor, U.S. Senator. His Home "Hayes," and Grave are one mile S.E.Map (db m34793) HM
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54 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — 2 — Sea Port Fame Brings Famous Forefathers — Nation's Leaders, to Edenton — Edenton Historical Commission Museum Trail —
The Sea Trading period brought fame and prosperity to Edenton and famous forefathers who saw promise here, chose to stay and, over time, became among our Nation's Leaders: Samuel Johnston (Age: 20, 1753), appointed to first Continental . . . Map (db m224497) HM
55 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Silent Service Memorial
(frnt) United States Submarine Veterans United States Submarine Veterans Albemarle Sound Base (rear) In memoriam to our shipmates on eternal patrol “Sailor, rest your oar”Map (db m226116) WM
56 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Site of the Old Cupola House Kitchen?
This location in the back garden may well be the site of the original kitchen as outlined above in the Sanborn Five Insurance Map of 1883. An excellent example of a surviving 18th century kitchen is found at Somerset Place, across Albemarle Sound . . . Map (db m226115) HM
57 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-1 — St Paul's Episcopal Church Reported missing
Parish formed in 1701, present structure begun in 1736, succeeding two earlier wooden buildings.Map (db m34776) HM
58 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — St. John's Episcopal School / Church of St. John the Evangelist
(obverse) Land purchased 1892, and school founded by lay reader, later ordained 1899, the Revd. William J. Herritage. He and later the Revd. S. Nathaniel Griffith, ordained 1914, served as principals of School and priests of the Mission. . . . Map (db m225208) HM
59 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-1 — St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Built beginning in 1736 to serve first parish in N.C., est. by the 1701 Vestry Act. Succeeded two earlier buildings.Map (db m225211) HM
60 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — The Edenton Academy
On this site the Edenton Academy was chartered by Act of Assembly, 1770. Joseph Blount • John Blair • Joseph Hewes Richard Brownrigg • Robert Hardy • Samuel Johnston, Esqrs. Thomas Jones Trustees. ”Prior to this date the inhabitants of Edenton had . . . Map (db m226692) HM
61 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — The Iredell HouseListed in the National Register of Historic Places
James Iredell (1751-1799), Attorney General of North Carolina, 1779 to 1781. Fought for NC's ratification of the United States Constitution. Nominated Associate Justice of the first US Supreme Court Feb. 8, 1790 by President George Washington, . . . Map (db m34967) HM
62 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-67 — Thomas C. Manning1825-1887
U.S. Minister to Mexico; chief justice, La. Supreme Court.; La. adjutant gen., 1863-65; taught at Edenton Academy. Lived here.Map (db m56991) HM
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63 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-53 — Thomas Child
Attorney-General of Colony, 1745-1761. Leader of faction which opposed Governor Dobbs. Secretary to Lord Granville. Home was 2 blocks S.Map (db m56988) HM
64 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — A-46 — Weapemeoc
The principal town of the Weapemeoc Indians, visited by Ralph Lane and his colonists in 1585-1586, stood near present-day Edenton.Map (db m56986) HM
65 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edenton — Williamson
(side 1) Hugh Williamson Born Dec. 5, 1735 Chester County Pennsylvania Died May 22, 1819 New York City Buried in Trinity Churchyard Framer and Signer of the U.S. Constitution Citizen of Edenton, . . . Map (db m225264) HM
66 North Carolina, Chowan County, Edonton — St. Paul's Episcopal Church
This building, begun A.D. 1736 and first used in A.D. 1760, is the third church of St. Paul's Parish, Chowan Precinct, Edenton. The first, A.D. 1701-02, stoode a mile hence on the sound side. It was the first church building in North . . . Map (db m175830) HM
 
 
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