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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Perquimans County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Perquimans 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 Perquimans County, NC (15) Chowan County, NC (66) Gates County, NC (7) Pasquotank County, NC (36) Tyrrell County, NC (5) Washington County, NC (51)  PerquimansCounty(15) Perquimans County (15)  ChowanCounty(66) Chowan County (66)  GatesCounty(7) Gates County (7)  PasquotankCounty(36) Pasquotank County (36)  TyrrellCounty(5) Tyrrell County (5)  WashingtonCounty(51) Washington County (51)
Hertford is the county seat for Perquimans County
Adjacent to Perquimans County, North Carolina
      Chowan County (66)  
      Gates County (7)  
      Pasquotank County (36)  
      Tyrrell County (5)  
      Washington County (51)  
 
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1 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — A Rare Monument“In Memory of the Colored Union Soldiers”
News of the bombardment of Fort Sumter inspired many African American men to rnlist in the U.S. armed forces, but federal law prohibited their service. Frederick Douglass and other black leaders urged changes to allow black enlistments. By mid-1862, . . . Map (db m84932) HM WM
2 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — A-75 — Ann Marwood Durantd. 1695
First woman known to have acted as attorney in an N.C. court, 1673. Appeared before Council in Perquimans Precinct.Map (db m39963) HM
3 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — 151 — Betsy's Ride — Legends & Lore —
Teenager Betsy Dowdy rode her horse Bess over 40 miles from Currituck Banks to Hertford to warn Gen. Skinner’s Militia of British attack in 1775.Map (db m226515) HM
4 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — Edmundson-Fox Memorial
Near this spot William Edmundson, an English Friend, held in May 1672, the first religious service on record in Carolina. Six months later, George Fox, Founder of the Religious Society of Friends also visited this section and held meetings . . . Map (db m193253) HM
5 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — A-3 — George Durant1632-1694
Pioneer settler in the Albemarle, about 1662. Speaker of the Assembly. Site of home 20 miles east, at Durant's Neck.Map (db m39962) HM
6 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — Honoring Kilcocanen and the Yeopim Indians
For their friendship in the settlement of Perquimans County March 1, 1661-September 15, 1983Map (db m226519) HM
7 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — In Honor of Beulah Elizabeth Burke(1885-1975) — Pioneer and Teacher —
Founder and Brand Architect for Key Definers (Name. Motto. and Colors) of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA). First Greek-letter Society for African American Collegiate Women (1908): First Chapter Organizer. Latin, English. and Home Economics Teacher in . . . Map (db m226511) HM
8 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — In Memory of Lillie Essie Burke(1884-1949) — Sorority Founder, Teacher —
Sorority Founder. Teacher One of Nine Founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), First Greek-letter Society for African American Collegiate Women (1908). English Teacher in Public Schools and Colleges in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and the District . . . Map (db m226512) HM
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9 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — Jim "Catfish" Hunter
Native son and lifetime resident of Perquimans County Major League Baseball pitcher for 15 years who never played Minor League Baseball Career Record 224 wins — 166 losses — ERA 3.26 World Series Record 5 wins — 3 losses P.C.H.S. . . . Map (db m226517) HM
10 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — A-28 — John Harvey
Five times speaker of colonial assembly, moderator of provincial congresses, 1774-1775, leader of Revolutionary movement. Lived 11 mi. S.Map (db m56984) HM
11 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — A-71 — John Skinner1760-1819
First U.S. marshal for District of N.C., 1790- 1794. Federalist member of conventions of 1788 & 1789. Lived 12 mi. SE.Map (db m56992) HM
12 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — A-82 — Old Neck Friends Meeting
A Quaker Meeting was established by 1680. The site of Yearly Meeting, 1698-1785. Discontinued in 1797. Was 1 mi. S.E.Map (db m226506) HM
13 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — Our Soldiers1861 - 1865
"They fought for what they believed to be right and sealed their faith in blood." (Supplemental Plaque #1) Residents of Perquimans County unveiled this monument to the Confederate dead in 1912. The monument was established to honor . . . Map (db m226520) HM WM
14 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — Perquimans County Veterans Memorial
“The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to Freedom.” The sacrifices of few ensure the freedom of many. A grateful community remembers those who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States during times of war and peace. Whose courage . . . Map (db m226516) WM
15 North Carolina, Perquimans County, Hertford — A-79 — Quaker Activity
In 1672, missionaries William Edmundson and George Fox, founder of Society of Friends, in America, held religious meetings in this area.Map (db m4093) HM
 
 
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Mar. 29, 2024