Historical Markers and War Memorials in Rich Square

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Rich Square

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1► North Carolina (Northampton County), Rich Square — Gen. Walter E. Boomer — U.S.M.C. —

On South Main Street (U.S. 258) at Short Street (North Carolina Highway 1112), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.

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 m60656) WM

2► North Carolina (Northampton County), Rich Square — E 45 — George V. Holloman — 1902-1946 —

On South Main Street (U.S. 258) at Judith Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.

Colonel U.S. Air Force, World War II. Pioneer in developing automatic devices for airplane control. Home 150 yds. W. — — Map (db m60657) HM

3► North Carolina (Northampton County), Rich Square — E 42 — Lemuel Burkitt —

On State Highway 308 north of Byrd Club Road, on the right when traveling north.

Pastor Sandy Run Baptist Church, 1773-1807. A founder & historian, Kehukee Baptist Assn.; member N.C. convention, 1788. Grave 300 yds. E. — — Map (db m60658) HM

4► North Carolina (Northampton County), Rich Square — E-54 — Roanoke River —

On U.S. 258 4.8 miles south of Chapel Hill Church Road (North Carolina Highway 1108), on the right when traveling north.

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

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