Near Elk Park Highway (State Highway 194) at U.S. 19E, on the right when traveling east.
During the Civil War, natural resources such as salt, lead, and iron were highly prized commodities in the Confederacy. The government relied especially on small rural ironworks to manufacture cannons, swords, and firearms. Ruben White first mined . . . — — Map (db m77479) HM
On Hospital Drive, 0.5 miles south of Newland Highway (North Carolina Highway 181), on the left when traveling south.
Sarah Malinda Blalock and her husband, William McKesson “Keith” Blalock, lived in Coffey’s Gap on the Watauga and Caldwell County line in 1860. Keith Blalock was an avowed Unionist, but with the passage of the first Confederate . . . — — Map (db m77492) HM
Near Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 304.4), 1 mile north of Blowing Rock Highway (U.S. 221).
The first bridge of its type in the United States, the Linn Cove Viaduct is a product of design and construction techniques developed in Europe. The S-shaped structure contains 153 concrete segments, only one of which is straight. Weighing 50 tons . . . — — Map (db m134201) HM
Near Blue Ridge Parkway (at milepost 304.4), 1 mile north of Blowing Rock Highway (U.S. 221), on the right when traveling north.
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done. — — Map (db m134202) HM
On Library Place at Elk Street (North Carolina Road 1342), on the right when traveling east on Library Place.
Honoring those who served
remembering those who died
Revolutionary War
Barjonah William Braswell • Martin Davenport • William Davis • William Gragg • Joseph Pyatte • Robert Sevier • John Vance • Thomas Wiseman • William Wiseman . . . — — Map (db m229167) WM
On Montezuma Street at Elk Street (North Carolina Road 1342), on the right when traveling west on Montezuma Street.
[Front]
Dedicated to
the honor and
sacrifice of
our men and
women who
served our
country in
war and peace
[Back]
Erected by Veterans
of Foreign Wars
Pat Ray Post #4286
Avery County
1775 Revolutionary War . . . — — Map (db m229247) WM
Appalachian Trail, Yellow Mountain Gap. Yellow Mountain Gap is the junction of the Appalachian Trail and Historic Bright’s Trace, route used by the “Overmountain Men” to cross the mountain enroute to the Revolutionary War battle at . . . — — Map (db m3269) HM
On Craven Street near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Anglican minister to N.C., 1753-71. Served parish of St. Thomas & as chaplain to Gov. Arthur Dobbs. Erected first glebe house on record in the colony. — — Map (db m65664) HM
On Front Street near King Street, on the right when traveling south.
This site marks the former location of the Bath African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The AME Zion denomination, chartered in New York City in 1801, began in the 1790s when discrimination against African American Christians forced them to . . . — — Map (db m65673) HM
On Carteret Street (County Road 99 / 92) at South Main Street, on the left on Carteret Street.
Bath, originally the Indian town of
Pampticough, was settled by white men
about 1690 and incorporated in 1705.
It is the oldest town in North Carolina.
Its first commissioners were John Lawson,
Joel Martin, and Simon Alderson. Here was . . . — — Map (db m64799) HM
Near Carteret Street (State Highway 92) at Harding Street.
Bath, oldest town in North Carolina, was established in 1705. The first settlers were French Huguenots from Virginia. Among the early English inhabitants were John Lawson, author of the first history of Carolina (1709) and Christopher Gale, Chief . . . — — Map (db m67574) HM
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
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 m65358) HM
Near Carteret Street (State Highway 92) at Harding Street.
Bath, the oldest incorporated town in North Carolina, was established in 1705. By the 1708 the town consisted of twelve houses and a population of fifty people. Among the early inhabitants were John Lawson, Surveyor General of the colony and . . . — — Map (db m67575) HM
On South Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Craven Street, on the right when traveling north.
Agricultural reformer, a founder of the State Fair, published and edited the "Farmer's Journal", 1852-53, in Bath. This was his home. — — Map (db m67567) HM
On South Main Street at Front Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Naturalist, explorer and surveyor general for the Lords Proprietors, John Lawson traveled the interior of the Carolina colony in 1700-01. He described the 550-mile journey in A New Voyage to Carolina, published in 1709. Lawson was killed by . . . — — Map (db m67573) HM
On South Main Street near Carteret Street (County Road 99), on the left when traveling south.
Colonial home of Colonel Robert Palmer, Surveyor-General of North Carolina 1753-1771 and Collector of Customs for the Port of Bath. Built c. 1744, probably by Michael Coutanche, it is one of the oldest surviving dwelling-houses in the State. . . . — — Map (db m66701) HM
On Cateret Street (North Carolina Route 92) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Cateret Street.
1704-John Lawson surveyed 1st 71 lots in Bath.
1710-Thomas Harding, first recorded shipbuilder in Colony, contracted by Gov. Thomas Cary, to build sloop in Pamlico area.
1715-Harding named Town Commissioner & Vestryman. He owned Lots 27-28 at . . . — — Map (db m226318) HM
On State Highway 33 at Windmill Road (County Road 1124) on State Highway 33.
Site of Confederate batteries on Pamlico River which enabled General D. H. Hill's forces to besiege Washington in spring of 1863. Five miles east. — — Map (db m52837) HM
On North Carolina Route 33 west of Taylor Road, on the left when traveling west.
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This cemetery is the burial ground for the Episcopal congregation of Trinity Church Chocowinity.
The Rev. Nathaniel Blount of Chocowinity, a missionary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, established Trinity . . . — — Map (db m226573) HM
On State Highway 33 at Business U.S. 17, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 33.
Episcopal boys school founded in 1851 by The Rev. N.C. Hughes. Open off and on until 1908. Many students entered ministry. Stood here. — — Map (db m52835) HM
On West Main Street at Gladden Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Prior to formation of 1st N.C. Colored Volunteers, about 100 black men were armed to aid Union forces during the siege of Washington in 1863. — — Map (db m114466) HM
On East 3rd Street west of Mac Nair Street, on the right when traveling west.
To the Sons of
Beaufort Co.
who served in the
World War
1914 - 1918
Beaufort County Casualties in World War I
James Baugham • Gilbert Bonner • David Boyd • Joseph Brooks • James Carter • Horace Cowell • Allen Cuthrell • Alfred G. . . . — — Map (db m242003) WM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north.
Congressman from New York, 1821-39; House leader for Jackson & Van Buren; minister to Russia; merchant. Was born in this town, 1786. — — Map (db m65820) HM
On West Main Street near South Respess Street, on the right when traveling south.
Governor, 1889-91, state Adjutant General, 1863, Confederate officer, superior court judge, state legislator. His home was here. — — Map (db m65862) HM
On East Main Street near Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
Native of Washington, Zurich graduate, head of a Boston hospital, 1st woman member N.C. Medical Society, 1872. Her girlhood home was here. — — Map (db m66169) HM
On North Bonner Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Bonner Street.
Washington's original "free" church, open to all denominations, was constructed on lot 50 of the town's plat, created by Col. James Bonner, the founder of Washington, circa 1776. Bonner and two other Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here. . . . — — Map (db m226315) HM
Near Avon Avenue north of John Small Avenue (U.S. 264), on the right when traveling north.
This garden is dedicated to the Men and Women who served our nation in peace and in war with honor and devotion. The flag flies in honor of All Veterans — — Map (db m226317) WM
On West Main Street at Van Norden Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
This building which served the thriving shipping industry of early Washington was built in the early 1800's by Jonathan Havens (1744-1828). Its restoration in 1979 was made possible by a gift from Jonathan Havens Moss in memory of the Havens family. . . . — — Map (db m70501) HM
On West Stewart Parkway just south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1830 talented shipwright and freed slave Hull Anderson built a prosperous shipyard three blocks west of here, before moving to Liberia. — — Map (db m224083) HM
On East Main Street, 0.1 miles east of North Charlotte Street, on the left when traveling east.
Though officially names Windmill Creek, waterway is better known by a name of African American man who lived by early Windmill. — — Map (db m226307) HM
On East 3rd Street, 0.1 miles east of North Harvey Street, on the left when traveling east.
Allbright, Vern C. • Ball, James Charlie • Barrington, Lloyd T. • Beacham, Clyde W. • Bishop, John Judkins • Braddy, Earl D. • Gragaw, Henry Churchill • Brinson, James W. • Brooks, Leland F. • Brooks, Leon Murl • Burbage, Joseph C. • Calvert, . . . — — Map (db m226603) WM
On North Market Street (County Route 1516) at East 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Market Street.
After the Civil War, women’s associations throughout the South sought to gather the Confederate dead from battlefield burial sites and reinter the remains in proper cemeteries, while Confederate monuments were erected in courthouse squares and other . . . — — Map (db m76917) HM
On East Water Street at South Bonner Street, on the right when traveling east on East Water Street.
To protect Confederate supply lines and to gather much-need provisions in eastern North Carolina, Gen. Daniel H. Hill planned demonstrations against Union-occupied New Bern and Washington in March 1863. He acted under orders from Gen. James . . . — — Map (db m70502) HM
Near Pactolus Highway (U.S. 264) 0.1 miles west of Voa Road, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
After Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s army captured Roanoke Island in February 1862, Federal troops occupied New Bern the next month and then secured the undefended town of Washington on March 20. Although several weeks passed with only a few . . . — — Map (db m211803) HM
On West Stewart Parkway near West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
During the summer of 1862, Union
forces firmly controlled eastern
North Carolina, with garrisons
stationed at Plymouth, Washington,
New Bern and elsewhere. Federal
detachments raided the countryside
at will, while Confederate . . . — — Map (db m64899) HM
On West Stewart Parkway at South Respess Street, on the right when traveling east on West Stewart Parkway.
The Original Washington
The history of Washington began around 1585 when English explorers first visited the area that would become Washington. The easily navigable waters and excess of natural resources made the area a very successful port . . . — — Map (db m226611) HM
On East Water Street at South Bonner Street, on the right when traveling east on East Water Street.
To commemorate
the 200th Anniversary of
Washington, North Carolina
The first town
in the United States
to be named for
General George Washington
Originally known
as "town at the forks of the
Tar River." It was settled . . . — — Map (db m70505) HM
On U.S. 17 at North Carolina Highway 45, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 17.
Plantation setting for the novel "Bertie," by George R. Throop (1851), tutor in the family of Geo. W. Capehart. House built 1838 is 8 mi. S.E. — — Map (db m56987) HM
On Cypress Road at Governor Eden House Road, on the left when traveling east on Cypress Road.
Along the banks of the Chowan River and Salmon Creek, the seeds were planted for the colony and state of North Carolina. From these roots in the 1600s emerged the refined plantation life of the ruling colonial gentry in the 1700s, made possible by . . . — — Map (db m56927) HM
On Sterlingworth Street (State Highway 308) at West Watson Street, on the right when traveling north on Sterlingworth Street.
Built 1858 by Patrick H. Winston, Jr. Birthplace of sons George T., educator; Francis D., lt. gov., 1905-1909; & Robert W., writer. 100 yards east. — — Map (db m60651) HM
Near West Water Street (U.S. 17) near Sutton Drive, on the left when traveling west.
In the days before electricity and refrigerators, many people built a kind of half-basement under a home or shed called a “root cellar” to store food.
The natural insulation of the ground lets root cellars maintain a fairly constant . . . — — Map (db m60732) HM
On South Queen Street south of East Water Street (U.S. 17) when traveling south. Reported missing.
To disrupt Confederate recruiting efforts here in Windsor, the Bertie County seat, three Federal transports steamed from Plymouth on the night of January 29, 1864, under U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles W Flusser. USS Whitehead and USS . . . — — Map (db m60627) HM
On South Queen Street south of West Water Street when traveling south.
Windsor's residents slept peacefully the night of January 29-30, 1864, unaware of what the morning would bring, as U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles W. Flusser led three gunboats their way to disrupt Confederate recruiting efforts. USS Massasoit . . . — — Map (db m226118) HM
On South King Street at East Water Street (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north on South King Street.
William Gray in 1776 set aside 100 acres at Gray’s Landing for establishing a town. 18th century travelers would have disembarked from sailing vessels docked at the foot of King Street at the old Gray’s Landing site. Visitors to Windsor today, . . . — — Map (db m60629) HM
On South King Street at East Water Street (U.S. 17) on South King Street.
Created by an act of Colonial Assembly in 1768, New Windsor was established on the site known as Gray’s Landing. A part of grants to the Lords Proprietors, 2800 acres on the Cashie River were sold in 1717 by John Lord Carteret, Earl of Granville to . . . — — Map (db m60630) HM
On State Highway 45 at Batchelor Bay Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 45.
The Confederate ironclad ram Albemarle, led by Capt. J.W. Cooke, crossed Batchelor's Bay, May 5, 1864, and fought seven Union warships 15 mi. E. — — Map (db m56990) HM
On East Boulevard (U.S. 17/13) 0.8 miles north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 m67521) HM
Near West Water Street (U.S. 17) near Sutton Drive, on the left when traveling west.
These graves were discovered during site preparation for Roanoke/Cashie River Center.
They were overgrown with vines and shrubs, and had not been tended in many years.
One grave dates to 1884. No date is found on the other headstone. . . . — — Map (db m60733) HM
On South King Street (State Highway 308) at East Water Street (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north on South King Street.
Acting on orders from General Robert E. Lee in the winter of 1863-64, Confederate forces under the command of Major General George E. Pickett were deployed throughout eastern North Carolina preparatory to as an attempt at clearing the enemy from the . . . — — Map (db m60628) HM
Near West Water Street (U.S. 17) near Sutton Drive, on the left when traveling west.
This brick vault was once housed in the depot of the Wellington and Powell Railroad.
The W&P ran between Windsor and Ahoskie in the early to mid 1900’s carrying produce and passengers.
There was a hill on the train’s route it often had . . . — — Map (db m60730) HM
On South King Street (State Highway 308) at East Gray Street, on the right when traveling south on South King Street.
Member of Continental Congress, signer of the Federal Constitution, governor S.W. Territory, Senator from Tennessee. Birthplace ⅕ mi. S.W. — — Map (db m60649) HM
On North College Street (Business U.S. 701) at Mercer Mill - Brown Marsh Road, in the median on North College Street.
Organized prior to 1756. Present building constructed 1818—the third on site. First two buildings of logs. Was also used for secular education until 1848. Among early ministers: H. McAden, Jas. Hall, S. Stanford, C. Lindsay. — — Map (db m60483) HM
On Mercer Mill - Brown Marsh Road just south of Lisbon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Organized prior to 1756 by Scottish settlers. Present building constructed 1818. Third building on site. First two building of logs. Was also used for secular education until 1848. Some early ministers: H. McAden — Jas. Hall — S. . . . — — Map (db m60485) HM
On North College Street (Business U.S. 701) at Burney Ford Road, on the left when traveling south on North College Street.
Anna Mathilda McNeill Whistler, mother of the noted painter, James Abbot McNeill Whistler, lived in a house which stood 1300 yards east of this spot. — — Map (db m60280) HM
On State Highway 87 at Lisbon Road, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 87.
Mount Horeb
Presbyterian Church
and Cemetery
circa 1845
have been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m215473) HM
On Elwell Ferry Road (County Route 1730) at North Carolina Highway 87, on the right when traveling east on Elwell Ferry Road.
One and one-half miles northeast stands Oakland, the home
of General Thomas Brown, an officer of the Revolution, 1747-1814. Staunch patriot, statesman, planter. — — Map (db m215474) HM
