201 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — L-50 — W. R. Odell —

Textile manufacturer, State Senator, 1905-07. Friend of education. His home is 1 block W. — — Map (db m42738) HM

202 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Concord — L-91 — Warren Coleman — 1849-1904 —

Founder of the nation's first textile factory owned and operated by blacks, 1897-1904. Mill building is 350 yds. N. — — Map (db m43382) HM

203 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Davidson — L-74 — “Mill Hill” —

Early example of Greek Revival architecture in South. Built circa 1826 by Jacob Stirewalt. House stands one mile southeast. — — Map (db m238628) HM

204 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Harrisburg — L-8 — Nathaniel Alexander —

Surgeon in Revolution; Congressman; Governor, 1805-07. Birthplace stands 3 miles north. — — Map (db m42670) HM

205 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Kannapolis — L-13 — Granville Grant —

Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Southern boundary surveyed to a point near here in the fall of 1746. — — Map (db m42557) HM

206 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Kannapolis — L-55 — James W. Cannon — 1852-1921 —

Textile pioneer; founder of Cannon Mills, 1887, and Kannapolis, 1906; leading manufacturer of towels. Grave 2 mi. S. — — Map (db m42692) HM

207 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Midland — L-7 — Reed Gold Mine —

Gold discovered there 1799. Many gold mines were later operated in this area. N.C. was the chief gold-mining state to 1849. N. 4 mi. — — Map (db m40479) HM

208 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Mount Pleasant — L-66 — Mont Amoena Seminary —

Lutheran school for girls, 1859-1927. The name is Latin for “Mt. Pleasant.” Site is one block south. — — Map (db m238042) HM

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209 ► North Carolina, Cabarrus County, Mount Pleasant — L-65 — Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute —

Lutheran junior college for men, 1903-33, on site of North Carolina College, 1853-1902. Two blocks north. — — Map (db m238034) HM

210 ► North Carolina, Caldwell County, Lenoir — N-24 — Collett Leventhorpe —

Confederate general, physician, author. Born in England, settled in N. Carolina about 1847. Grave is 150 yds. north. — — Map (db m77562) HM

211 ► North Carolina, Caldwell County, Lenoir — N-30 — Davenport College —

For women; chartered 1859 by Methodist Episcopal Church, South; merged with Greensboro College, 1933. Two bldgs. stand 100 ft. S.W. — — Map (db m77566) HM

212 ► North Carolina, Caldwell County, Lenoir — N-1 — Fort Defiance —

Home of William Lenoir, leader in Revolution & public affairs. Built 1788-92 and named for colonial fort on the site 4½ miles east. — — Map (db m77550) HM

213 ► North Carolina, Caldwell County, Lenoir — N-11 — Stoneman's Raid —

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. Cavalry passed through Lenoir, Mar. 28, and there again, Apr. 15-17, 1865. — — Map (db m20388) HM

214 ► North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A29 — Dempsey Burgess —

Member of provincial congresses, 1775–1776; lieutenant colonel of militia in Revolution; Congressman, 1795–99. Grave is 7 miles S.E. — — Map (db m2768) HM

215 ► North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A30 — Isaac Gregory —

Member provincial congress, 1775; brigadier general of militia in Revolution; member N.C. conventions, 1788-1789. Home is 4 miles S.E. — — Map (db m165197) HM

216 ► North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A30 — Isaac Gregory —

Member provincial congress, 1775; brigadier general of militia in Revolution; member N.C. conventions, 1788-1789. Home was 4 mi. S.E. — — Map (db m165199) HM

217 ► North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A-38 — Lemuel Sawyer —

Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W. — — Map (db m165205) HM

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218 ► North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A-88 — Shiloh Baptist Church —

Oldest Baptist church in N.C. Organized by Sept. 5, 1729, by Paul Palmer. The present chapel was erected here in 1849. — — Map (db m165202) HM

219 ► North Carolina, Camden County, Camden — A-42 — William Reed —

Acting governor, 1722-1724; president of the Provincial Council. His home stood ¾ mile east. — — Map (db m165201) HM

220 ► North Carolina, Camden County, South Mills — A-8 — Battle of South Mills —

Confederates, on Apr. 19, 1862, repelled Union army here, prevented demolition of Dismal Swamp Canal locks three miles N.W. — — Map (db m57037) HM

221 ► North Carolina, Camden County, South Mills — A-12 — Dismal Swamp Canal —

Connects Albemarle Sound with Chesapeake Bay. Begun 1790; in use by War of 1812. — — Map (db m56763) HM

222 ► North Carolina, Camden County, South Mills — A-63 — McBride Church —

Methodist since 1792. Begun as Anglican c. 1733. Visited by bishops Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke. Building erected 1837; remodeled 1882. 2½ mi. E. — — Map (db m56764) HM

223 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Atlantic Beach — CCC-1 — Fort Macon —

Built by U.S. Corps of Engineers, 1826-34. Good example of brick fort. Seized by Confederates, April 14, 1861. Scene of battle, April 25, 1862. — — Map (db m31278) HM

224 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Atlantic Beach — C-62 — Hoophole Creek —

Union forces led by General John G. Parke landed here March 29, 1862, during the Fort Macon campaign. — — Map (db m225751) HM

225 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Atlantic Beach — C-58 — Union Artillery —

Union artillery was placed in this area during the siege of Fort Macon, March 23 - April 26, 1862. — — Map (db m31272) HM

226 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-83 — Jacob Henry — ca. 1775-1847 —

First Jewish member of N.C. legislature, 1808. Delivered a landmark address on religious freedom. Lived here. — — Map (db m77035) HM

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227 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-69 — Marine Research —

The area around Beaufort and Morehead City long has been valued by marine biologists for its research potential. Army surgeons at Fort Macon in the 1870s published articles about marine life. In the 1880s The Johns Hopkins University for six summers . . . — — Map (db m77033) HM

228 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-87 — Michael J. Smith — 1945~1986 —

Astronaut, Navy aviator. Pilot of ill-fated space shuttle Challenger, lost Jan. 28, 1986. Recipient, Space Medal of Honor. Lived ½ mile south. — — Map (db m212916) HM

229 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-43 — Old Burying Ground —

Deeded to town, 1731, by Nathanael Taylor. Capt. Otway Burns of the War of 1812, Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers are buried here. — — Map (db m77031) HM

230 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-13 — Salt Works —

Established by order of the Provincial Congress, April 24, 1776, for Revolutionary War use. They were located 1½ miles east. — — Map (db m67559) HM

231 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-8 — Spanish Attack —

Spanish force landed and captured Beaufort, 1747. Driven away a few days later by local troops. — — Map (db m67561) HM

232 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — C-21 — Whale Fishery —

At Shackleford Banks, six miles southeast by boat, was located a whale fishery of the 18th and 19th centuries. — — Map (db m67560) HM

233 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Cedar Island — C-4 — Ocracoke Inlet —

Once chief trade inlet of N.C. In 1718 pirate "Blackbeard" was killed near there, 17 mi. N.E., across Pamlico Sound. — — Map (db m226097) HM

234 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Harkers Island — C-24 — Cape Lookout Lighthouse — Reported missing

Constructed, 1857-1859, to replace original 1812 tower. Present lighthouse, 150 feet tall, is four miles south. — — Map (db m225924) HM

235 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Harkers Island — C-55 — Fort Hancock —

Erected in 1778 by Le Chevalier de Cambray & Capt. de Cottineau to protect Cape Lookout Bay. Dismantled, 1780. Site four miles south. — — Map (db m225923) HM

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236 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-56 — Atlantic Hotel —

A prominent resort hotel opened June 21 1880, and visited by citizens from N.Y. to Ga. Burned April 15, 1933. Stood here. — — Map (db m77040) HM

237 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-63 — Camp Glenn —

National Guard camp, 1911 - 1918; later site of U.S. Navy base, and first U.S. Coast Guard air station, 1920 - 1921. — — Map (db m31251) HM

238 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-75 — Carolina City —

Large Confederate camp which extended over an area of 1 sq. mi. stood here; taken by Union Army, March 23, 1862, in Fort Macon campaign. — — Map (db m31250) HM

239 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-49 — Confederate Salt Works —

The largest Confederate salt works in Carteret County was 50 yards S. It was burned by Union forces in April, 1862. — — Map (db m77041) HM

240 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-9 — Fort Macon —

Built from 1826-34 to protect Beaufort Inlet. Replaced Fort Hampton. State park. 5 1/2 miles southeast. — — Map (db m30413) HM

241 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-76 — N.C. State Highway Patrol —

Est. 1929 in response to increased traffic & accidents. First training school was held here; graduated 27 officers. — — Map (db m31228) HM

242 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-48 — North Carolina Bankers Association — Reported missing

Organized at Teacher's Assembly Hall, July 24, 1897. Thomas H. Battle elected first president. — — Map (db m77013) HM

243 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — CC-3 — Siege of Fort Macon —

Prelude: On February 8, 1862, Union General Ambrose E. Burnside captured Roanoke Island, key to the important Sound Region of Norteastern North Carolina. On February 10, Elizabeth City fell followed by strategic New Bern on March 14. . . . — — Map (db m31254) HM

244 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Morehead City — C-40 — Teacher's Assembly (North Carolina Education Assn.) —

Headquarters and annual meeting-place, 1888-1900; razed in 1934. The building stood here. — — Map (db m77012) HM

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245 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Newport — C-57 — Newport Barracks —

Command post for Union defense system from New Bern to Morehead City, 1862-1865. Was ⅓ mi. E. — — Map (db m31207) HM

246 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Pine Knoll Shores — C-77 — SS Pevensey —

Blockade runner, iron steamer, chased ashore by Union ship, June 9, 1864. Remains lie off-shore, 220 yards SE. — — Map (db m77049) HM

247 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Pine Knoll Shores — C-59 — Verrazzano —

Florentine sailing under French flag. His voyage along the coast in 1524 marked the first recorded European contact with North Carolina. — — Map (db m167753) HM

248 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Blanch — G-5 — Bright Leaf Tobacco —

In 1850s on a farm in this area Abisha Slade perfected a process for curing yellow tobacco. His slave Stephen discovered process in 1839. — — Map (db m216370) HM

249 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Blanch — G-75 — William L. Poteat —

Wake Forest College president, 1905-1927. Champion of freedom of scientific thought. Birthplace and family home stands here. — — Map (db m216382) HM

250 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Leasburg — G-77 — Griers Presbyterian Church —

Organized in 1753. Rev. Hugh McAden served as its first minister. Present building dates from 1856. Stands 1 mi. E. — — Map (db m216371) HM

251 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Leasburg — G-71 — Jacob Thompson —

Secretary of Interior, 1857-1861. Confederate secret agent in Canada, U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Birthplace stands 100 yds. southeast. — — Map (db m216373) HM

252 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Leasburg — G-61 — Solomon Lea —

First president Greensboro College, 1846-47. Founder and master of the Somerville Female Institute, 1848-1892. Home stands 100 yds. N. — — Map (db m216374) HM

253 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Milton — G-12 — Romulus M. Saunders —

Was Minister to Spain, 1845-49; congressman, judge, legislator, and political leader. This was his home. — — Map (db m220870) HM

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254 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Milton — G-93 — Thomas Day — ca. 1801-1861 —

Free black cabinetmaker in Milton, 1824-1861. Home and shop located here in the old Union Tavern, 1848-1858. — — Map (db m216777) HM

255 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Providence — G-110 — Washington's Southern Tour —

George Washington's last overnight stop in N.C., June 3, 1791, was at the home of Dudley Gatewood, which stood 1 mi. N.E. — — Map (db m211477) HM

256 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Reidsville — G-43 — Calvin Graves —

Speaker N.C. House of Commons and Senate. He cast deciding vote for the North Carolina Railroad, 1849. This was his home. — — Map (db m211479) HM

257 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Reidsville, Locust Hill — G-8 — Bedford Brown —

U.S. Senator, 1829-40; State Legislator; Opponent of Secession, 1860. This is "Rose Hill," his home. — — Map (db m216376) HM

258 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Ruffin — G-67 — Bethesda Church —

Presbyterian. Began as "Hart's Chapel," about 1765. Mother of many churches. The present building erected 1944, stands 3/4 mile south. — — Map (db m216377) HM

259 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Semora — G-104 — Archibald Debow Murphey — ca. 1777 - 1832 —

Advocate of improved schools, roads, canals. Jurist, teacher, legislator. Born 7/10 mi. S. — — Map (db m216776) HM

260 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Semora — G-25 — Red House Church —

Presbyterian. Founded about middle of 18th century. Hugh McAden, its noted pastor, was buried in the churchyard, 1781. One mile S. — — Map (db m216379) HM

261 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Yanceyville — G-18 — Bartlett Yancey —

Congressman. A State legislator and political leader. Died in 1828 at the age of 42. His home and grave are here. — — Map (db m216380) HM

262 ► North Carolina, Caswell County, Yanceyville — G-6 — Caswell Courthouse —

Erected about 1861. Murder of Senator J. W. Stephens here in 1870 led to martial law and Kirk-Holden "War." — — Map (db m216381) HM

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263 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Blackburn — O-55 — Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church —

Organized before 1797 by German settlers from Pennsylvania. Present building, erected 1950, stands 2½ miles south. — — Map (db m156711) HM

264 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Claremont — Bunker Hill Covered Bridge —

One of the last surviving covered bridges in North Carolina, built in 1894, stands 500 yards north on Lyles Creek. — — Map (db m51166) HM

265 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Conover — O-70 — Concordia College — 1881-1935 —

Lutheran. A precursor of Lenoir-Rhyne College; burned, 1935. Church now on site 1 block south. — — Map (db m152384) HM

266 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Conover — O-64 — St. John's Church —

Lutheran. Organized prior to 1798. J.G. Arends was first pastor. Building, the fourth on site, is 1/4 mile east. — — Map (db m152419) HM

267 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — O-32 — "Miracle of Hickory" —

Outbreak of polio in June 1944 led to the founding of an emergency hospital ½ mile N.E. Closed, 1945. — — Map (db m129249) HM

268 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — O-53 — Claremont College —

Founded in 1880 by the Evangelical & Reformed Church as a school for women. Closed in 1916. Stood 300 yards east. — — Map (db m129256) HM

269 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — O-46 — Lenoir Rhyne —

Coeducational, Lutheran college, named for W.W. Lenoir and D.E. Rhyne. Opened as Lenoir College in academic year, 1891-92. — — Map (db m129252) HM

270 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Hickory — O-80 — Piedmont Wagon Company —

Manufacturer of horse-drawn wooden wagons. At peak capacity produced 1000 per month. Operated from 1880 to 1940s ⅒ mile north. — — Map (db m129254) HM

271 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Newton — O-53 — Catawba College —

Coeducational, liberal arts. Affiliated with Evangelical & Reformed Church. Opened ½ mi. N., 1851. Moved to Salisbury, 1925, & enlarged. — — Map (db m156713) HM

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272 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Newton — O-62 — Charles H. Mebane —

Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1897-1901; president of Catawba College, 1901-04; newspaper editor. Home 3 blocks E. — — Map (db m156744) HM

273 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Newton — O-23 — Hoke Smith —

Secretary of Interior, 1893-1896, Governor of Georgia, United States Senator, was born, 1855 at Catawba College, then located at this point. — — Map (db m156714) HM

274 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Newton — O-68 — M.L. McCorkle — 1817-1899 —

Superior Court judge; a founder of Catawba College; state senator & Confederate colonel. His home stood here. — — Map (db m152420) HM

275 ► North Carolina, Catawba County, Newton — O-63 — Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church —

Organized before 1771 as a union church by German settlers. Present building erected ca. 1820. — — Map (db m156745) HM

276 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Chapel Hill — H-114 — Paul Green — 1894-1981 —

Playwright, teacher, & humanitarian. Awarded Pulitzer Prize, 1927. His 16 outdoor dramas include The Lost Colony (1937). Lived 1 mile E. — — Map (db m218162) HM

277 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Durham — H-78 — O'Kelly Chapel Christian Church —

Organized, 1794, by Jas. O'Kelly, founder of the denomination. Present building fourth on site. — — Map (db m222535) HM

278 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Moncure — H-14 — Granville Grant —

Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Southern boundary was surveyed to a point just south of here in 1746. — — Map (db m218156) HM

279 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Moncure — H-18 — Ramsey's Mill —

Cornwallis, following the battle of Guilford Courthouse, spent several days building a bridge over Deep River, at point 300 yards N.W. — — Map (db m218157) HM

280 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-72 — Abraham Rencher —

Congressman; Minister to Portugal; Governor of the Territory of New Mexico, 1857 - 1861; poet and essayist. Buried two blocks West. — — Map (db m33362) HM

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281 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-10 — Captain Johnston Blakeley —

After many victories, War of 1812, was lost at sea with his sloop Wasp. Lived at "Rock-Rest" 3 miles east. — — Map (db m218158) HM

282 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-16 — Charles Manly —

Governor, 1849 - 51. Whig Party leader. His law office, relocated & restored, stands 70 yds. N. — — Map (db m222536) HM

283 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-108 — George Moses Horton — ca. 1798 - 1883 —

Slave poet. His The Hope of Liberty (1829) was first book by a black author in South. Lived on farm 2 mi. SE. — — Map (db m222537) HM

284 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-88 — Henry A. London — 1846 - 1918 —

Lawyer, state senator. Author of 1901 "London Libel Law." Editor of Chatham Record, 1878 - 1918. Home was here. — — Map (db m33397) HM

285 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-17 — James I. Waddell —

Commander of the famous Confederate cruiser, “Shenandoah,” lived in a house which stands 3 blocks west. — — Map (db m117240) HM

286 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-12 — John Owen — 1787 - 1841 —

Governor, 1828 - 1830; state legislator; and Whig Party leader. His grave is 400 yards W. — — Map (db m33363) HM

287 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Pittsboro — H-15 — Tory Raid —

David Fanning and his Tories captured many Whig leaders here at Old Chatham Courthouse, July, 1781. — — Map (db m117065) HM

288 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Sanford — H-123 — Coal Glen Mine Disaster —

State’s worst mining accident occurred on May 27, 1925, when explosions killed 53 men. Shaft 1½ mi. SW. — — Map (db m222538) HM

289 ► North Carolina, Chatham County, Siler City — H-84 — Rocky River Friends Meeting —

Established under care of Cane Creek Meeting, 1753; a Monthly Meeting since 1908. Fourth building was constructed in 1926. — — Map (db m30965) HM

290 ► North Carolina, Cherokee County, Bellview — Q-29 — North Carolina / Georgia — Reported missing

North Carolina. Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776. Georgia. The colony of Georgia was chartered in 1732, named for King George . . . — — Map (db m25333) HM

291 ► North Carolina, Cherokee County, Murphy — Q-10 — Cherokee War —

Major George Chicken of South Carolina led first English military expedition against the Cherokee in this area, 1715. — — Map (db m69442) HM

292 ► North Carolina, Cherokee County, Murphy — Q-11 — Fort Butler —

One of forts in which Gen. Winfield Scott gathered the Cherokee before moving them west in 1838. Stood ¼ mile southwest. — — Map (db m57945) HM

293 ► North Carolina, Cherokee County, Murphy — Q-54 — Hiwassee Dam —

Built by the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1936-40, to provide flood control and electricity. Dam is 307 ft. tall. 5 mi. N.E. — — Map (db m156196) HM

294 ► North Carolina, Cherokee County, Murphy — Q-33 — North Carolina / Georgia —

Georgia. The colony of Georgia was charted in 1732, named for King George II of England, and settled in 1733. It was one of the 13 original states. North Carolina. Colonized, 1585 – 87, by first English settlers in America; . . . — — Map (db m60255) HM

295 ► 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

296 ► 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

297 ► 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

298 ► 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

299 ► 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

300 ► 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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