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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Martin County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Martin 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 Martin County, NC (18) Beaufort County, NC (58) Bertie County, NC (22) Edgecombe County, NC (44) Halifax County, NC (103) Pitt County, NC (38) Washington County, NC (51)  MartinCounty(18) Martin County (18)  BeaufortCounty(58) Beaufort County (58)  BertieCounty(22) Bertie County (22)  EdgecombeCounty(44) Edgecombe County (44)  HalifaxCounty(103) Halifax County (103)  PittCounty(38) Pitt County (38)  WashingtonCounty(51) Washington County (51)
Williamston is the county seat for Martin County
Adjacent to Martin County, North Carolina
      Beaufort County (58)  
      Bertie County (22)  
      Edgecombe County (44)  
      Halifax County (103)  
      Pitt County (38)  
      Washington County (51)  
 
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1 North Carolina, Martin County, Hamilton — Fort BranchA Mighty Fortress
At the beginning of the Civil War, the Confederates fortified the high bluffs of Rainbow Banks here on the Roanoke River. The fort helped prevent Union gunboat attacks in the upper Roanoke River Valley, guarded the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad . . . Map (db m59063) HM
2 North Carolina, Martin County, Hamilton — B-18 — Fort Branch Reported missing
Confederate fort at Rainbow Banks, built to protect railroads and the upper Roanoke River valley. Earthworks remain. 3 miles northeast.Map (db m59060) HM
3 North Carolina, Martin County, Hamilton — B-18 — Fort Branch
Confederate fort. Was built, 1862-1863, at Rainbow Banks to protect railroads & Upper Roanoke River valley. Earthworks 3 miles NE.Map (db m227090) HM
4 North Carolina, Martin County, Hamilton — Spring Green Primitive Baptist ChurchBuilt 1878 — Historic Churches of Martin County —
Situated at the northeast junction of a rural crossroads between the Roanoke River towns of Hamilton and Williamston. Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church’s pastoral setting has changed little from when this front-gable, frame meeting house was . . . Map (db m227095) HM
5 North Carolina, Martin County, Hamilton — St. Martin's Episcopal ChurchCirca 1881 — Historic Churched of Martin County —
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church was established as a missionary station in 1868. The present structure was built in either 1879 or 1880. All materials were produced locally except for the bell and stained glass which were imported from England. The . . . Map (db m227087) HM
6 North Carolina, Martin County, Oak City — Oak City Christian ChurchBuilt 1921 — Historic Churches of Martin County —
The Oak City Christian Church is also known as Oak City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The church is a single story, frame, weather-boarded, Gothic Revival style building. It features five lancet-arched stained glass windows and a . . . Map (db m227080) HM
7 North Carolina, Martin County, Oak City — West Martin School
Oak City, NC Martin County The National Register of Historic Places January 25, 2018 High School opened in 1952 and served the communities until 1970. Elementary School was added in 1956 for students in grades K-8.Closed 2008 "When . . . Map (db m227083) HM
8 North Carolina, Martin County, Robersonville — B-45 — Flat Swamp Church
Primitive Baptist. Begun in 1776. First pastor was John Page. Second building on site. Two miles S.Map (db m105461) HM
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9 North Carolina, Martin County, Robersonville — W. C. Chance High School1913-1954
Stood one-fourth mile south. Parmele Institute, 1900. Industrial Training School - 1912-1914. First brick school Martin County. 1914. Served Black youths, teachers in a training curriculum in the State.Map (db m226934) HM
10 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — B-11 — Asa Biggs1811-1878
U.S. Senator, 1855-1858. Federal and Confederate judge. Member of state conventions in 1835 and 1861. Lived 1 block N.Map (db m225145) HM
11 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — Asa Biggs HouseHome to a Politician & Jurist
Asa Biggs (1811-1878), a prominent North Carolina politician and jurist, and his wife, Martha, built this Federal and Greek Revival—style house and lived here from 1835 to 1862. Biggs practiced law from his office just across Smithwick Street. . . . Map (db m152853) HM
12 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — Camp WilliamstonAnd the Many Prisoner of War (POW) Camps in the United States During WWII
POW Camps Across the United States There were POW camps across the United States, setup by the federal government. By May of 1945, the United States held 378,000 German prisoners of war, across 155 base camps and 511 branch camps. They were . . . Map (db m186841) HM
13 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — B-67 — Freedom Rallies
Mass meetings at Green Memorial Church for 32 days, June-July 1963, & nonviolent marches, led to the desegregation of local public facilities.Map (db m225143) HM
14 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — Martin County CourthouseBuilt 1885
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m224119) HM
15 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — Martin County Veterans Memorial
Honoring Martin County's Veterans who have honored all of us through their service to God and Country.Map (db m225144) WM
16 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — Memorial Baptist Church
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225148) HM
17 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — Skewarkee Primitive Baptist Church
The Skewarkee Meeting House was formed in 1789 and assumed a 'mantel of authority' for smaller congregations between the Roanoke and Tar Rivers as well as the Kehukee Association. In 1839, on land donated by Brother Joseph D. Biggs, the present . . . Map (db m70516) HM
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18 North Carolina, Martin County, Williamston — B-40 — Skewarkey Church
Baptist congregation formed about 1780. Primitive Baptist since 1830's. Church here was built in 1853.Map (db m70515) HM
 
 
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Mar. 28, 2024