On Hyde Park Street at King Street, on the right when traveling south on Hyde Park Street.
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
On North Church Street (Business U.S. 17) north of East Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On North Church Street (Business Route 17) at Newby Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
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
On North Edenton Road Street at King Street, on the right when traveling north on North Edenton Road Street.
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
On North Edenton Road Street at King Street, on the right when traveling north on North Edenton Road Street.
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
On North Church Street north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Dobbs Street (Business U.S. 17) at South Church Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east on Dobbs Street.
Five times speaker of colonial assembly, moderator of provincial congresses, 1774-1775, leader of Revolutionary movement. Lived 11 mi. S. — — Map (db m56984) HM
On North Church Street (Business U.S. 17) north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
"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
On North Church Street north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
“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
On Bypass State Highway 17 at Perquiman's River, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 17Bypass .
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
