On July 28, 1863, Union Col. Samuel P. Spear's cavalrymen came thundering through Jackson from Federal-occupied Winton to destroy the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Bridge over the Roanoke River at Weldon. Confederate Gen. Matt W. Ransom and his . . . — — Map (db m43394) HM
On July 28, 1863, some of Confederate Gen. Matt W. Ransom's men were bathing here in the Boone's Mill pond, when suddenly bullets began splashing into the water. At the same time, Ransom and his staff galloped across the mill bridge shouting . . . — — Map (db m180511) HM
Here on July 28, 1863, a Confederate force repulsed a Union march on the vital Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Breastworks 50 yds. S.W. — — Map (db m31147) HM
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
Garysburg
United Methodist Church
and Cemetery built in 1849
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m180470) HM
Early channel of trade, its valley long an area of plantations. Frequent floods until 1952, since controlled by Kerr Dam. Old name was "Moratuck." — — Map (db m222088) HM
Brigadier General during the Revolution, member of Provincial Congress and of Continental Congress. Site of home, Mt. Gallant, 1/4 mi. S.W. — — Map (db m222026) HM
Jackson, North Carolina
Home of
Bobby Evans
General Manager
San Francisco
Giants
Baseball Club
World Champions
2010 2012 2014
— — Map (db m180482) HM
County's first black School Board member, 1971. Led efforts to integrate local schools and provide equity in education & facilities. — — Map (db m227062) HM
On February 27, 1825, Lafayette was received at county courthouse by NC Justice John Taylor, reunited with friend Col. Wm Polk. — — Map (db m180481) HM
Northampton County, formed in 1741, was served by other courthouses on this site prior to construction of this building in 1858. At the time Samuel Calvert oversaw the project; Henry King Burgwyn has been credited as architect. Resting atop a high . . . — — Map (db m67520) HM
In grateful remembrance of those Northamptonians who with unselfish devotion to their country made the supreme sacrifice while serving the armed services
World War I
Barrett, Willie Robert, Army
Boone, Jacob O., Army
Bracey, . . . — — Map (db m180483) WM
Dedicated to the members of
Jackson Baptist Church
who served in the
Armed Forces of our country
★ World War I ★
Raymond R. Boyd
J. Wilmer Barnes
L.M. Calvert
Paul F. Calvert
Archie C. Gay
George . . . — — Map (db m180474) WM
Foundation sire of American Thoroughbred race horses, including Timoleon, Boston, Lexington, & Man O'War. Died at Mowfield, one mile north, in 1833. — — Map (db m31130) HM
The Church of The Saviour (1898)
and Cemetery (1853)
Have been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m180478) HM
Ending his campaign in North Carolina, he entered Virginia near here in May, 1781, and surrendered at Yorktown on October 17, 1781. — — Map (db m31094) HM
Born in Rich Square, General Boomer was Commanding General, Marine Central Command and First Marine Expeditionary force during Persian Gulf War 1990-91. Defended Saudia Arabia then led 90,00 Marines in battle to liberate Kuwait and to defeat the . . . — — Map (db m221516) WM
Early channel of trade, its valley long an area of plantations. Frequent floods until 1952, since controlled by Kerr Dam. Old name was "Moratuck." — — Map (db m31180) HM
