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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Nash County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Nash 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 Nash County, NC (26) Edgecombe County, NC (45) Franklin County, NC (11) Halifax County, NC (103) Johnston County, NC (79) Wake County, NC (252) Warren County, NC (30) Wilson County, NC (28)  NashCounty(26) Nash County (26)  EdgecombeCounty(45) Edgecombe County (45)  FranklinCounty(11) Franklin County (11)  HalifaxCounty(103) Halifax County (103)  JohnstonCounty(79) Johnston County (79)  WakeCounty(252) Wake County (252)  WarrenCounty(30) Warren County (30)  WilsonCounty(28) Wilson County (28)
Nashville is the county seat for Nash County
Adjacent to Nash County, North Carolina
      Edgecombe County (45)  
      Franklin County (11)  
      Halifax County (103)  
      Johnston County (79)  
      Wake County (252)  
      Warren County (30)  
      Wilson County (28)  
 
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1 North Carolina, Nash County, Bailey — E-82 — Country Doctor Museum
On Alternate U.S. 264 at Peele Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 264Alternate .
Chartered 1967 to honor the "old family doctor." Two doctors' offices, 1857 & 1887, restored with medical & apothecary artifacts. Two blocks south.Map (db m221561) HM
2 North Carolina, Nash County, Battleboro — E-15 — Cornwallis
On North Carolina Route 48, 0.1 miles south of Beasley Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
On his way to Virginia, defeated the Militia near here at Swift Creek and seven miles north at Fishing Creek, May 7, 1781.Map (db m221624) HM
3 North Carolina, Nash County, Elm City — E-87 — Cornwallis
On North Carolina Route 97 at Airport Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 97.
The British Army under Gen. Cornwallis marching to Virginia camped here at Crowell's plantation on May 8, 1781.Map (db m225633) HM
4 North Carolina, Nash County, Nashville — E-110 — Harold D. Cooley1897 - 1974
On South 1st Street (North Carolina Route 58) at East Center Street, on the right when traveling north on South 1st Street.
U.S. House, 1934-1967. As chairman, Agriculture Committee, for 14 years, shaped postwar federal farm policy. Lived here.Map (db m221560) HM
5 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — "The Bethel Heroes"Nash County Confederate Soldiers Monument
On Falls Road (State Highway 43/48) near Stonewall Drive, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
(West Face) C.S.A. 1861 - 1865 (South Face) The names of the Confederate Soldiers from Nash county can be found in the Memorial Volume of the various libraries of the state and the Clerks Office of Nash . . . Map (db m225632) HM
6 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Adolphus StatonMedal of Honor Recipient — Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park —
On North Church Street (Business U.S. 301) just north of Goldleaf Street, on the right when traveling north.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Adolphus Staton Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Place and Date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914. Born: 28 . . . Map (db m169677) HM WM
7 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Agent Orange Victims
On Beal Street at Sunset Avenue (Business U.S. 64), on the left on Beal Street.
In memory and honor of those whose lives were affected by the chemical Agent OrangeMap (db m169584) WM
8 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Bishop FC BarnesJune 22, 1929 - July 11, 2011
On Cleveland Street, on the right.
Bishop FC Barnes founded and established the Red Budd Holy Church in May of 1959 in Castalia, NC. He pastored Red Budd for over 52 years. Bishop Barnes was not only an awesome pastor, teacher and preacher, but he was also a renowned gospel singer. . . . Map (db m97973) HM
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9 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Donaldson's Tavern
On Falls Road (State Highway 43/48), on the left when traveling south.
The site of Donaldson's Tavern Stage coach station for the overland trail lies on the opposite bank of the river. Here Lafayette was entertained while on his Southern Tour in 1825. [DAR Emblem] Erected by Micaiah . . . Map (db m45697) HM
10 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-88 — Falls of the Tar Church
On Hunter Hill Road near Benvenue Road (North Carolina Highway 43), on the right when traveling east.
Constituted as Particular Baptist, 1757; Rev. John Moore & Joshua Lawrence among early ministers. Now Primitive Baptist.Map (db m222121) HM
11 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Falls Road Bridge
Near Falls Road (State Highway 43) at Peachtree Street (State Highway 48), on the right when traveling north.
Originally, the Nash-Edgecombe county line was the midline of the Tar River at the Falls to give each county an opportunity to capitalize on the value of the Falls. After the original bridge was burned by the Union during the Civil War, Edgecombe . . . Map (db m95004) HM
12 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — First Post Office of Rocky Mount
Near Battlepark Lane east of Falls Road (State Highway 43), on the right when traveling east.
On this site on March 22, 1816 the first post office of Rocky Mount was established. James C. B. Atkinson, Post Master.Map (db m97928) HM
13 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Hardees Food System
On North Church Street north of Goldleaf Street, on the right when traveling north.
Founded here in 1961 by Jim Gardner and Leonard Rawls. Now a major US fast food chain.Map (db m169628) HM
14 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Harold Bascom Durham, Jr.
On North Church Street (Business U.S. 301) at Goldleaf Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Battery C, 6th Battalion, 15th Artillery, 1st Infantry Division,. Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 17 October 1967, Born 12 October 1942, Rocky Mount, N.C. Citation: 2D Lt. Durham, distinguished himself . . . Map (db m97718) WM
15 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-59 — Jim Thorpe1886 - 1953
On North Church Street (Business U.S. 301) at Falls Road, on the left when traveling north on North Church Street. Reported missing.
Indian athlete, star of the 1912 Olympics, made his professional baseball debut with Rocky Mount Railroaders, 1909. Ball park was 300 yds. W.Map (db m225636) HM
16 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-59 — Jim Thorpe1887-1953
On North Church Street (Business U.S. 301) at Falls Road, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street.
Indian athlete, star of the 1912 Olympics, made his professional baseball debut with Rocky Mount Railroaders, 1909. Ballpark was ¼ mi. W.Map (db m226882) HM
17 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-31 — Lafayette
On Falls Road (State Highway 43/48) at Peachtree Street, on the left when traveling north on Falls Road.
On his American tour, Lafayette spent the night of February 28, 1825, at the home of Henry Donaldson which stood near this spot.Map (db m225635) HM
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18 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Nash County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Near Beal Street at Sunset Avenue (Business U.S. 64), on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated To Veterans that served during the Vietnam ConflictMap (db m169500) WM
19 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-72 — North Carolina Wesleyan College
On North Wesleyan Boulevard (U.S. 301) south of Bishop Road, on the right when traveling south.
Methodist. Liberal arts, senior co-educational college. Chartered Oct., 1956; opened 1960.Map (db m222116) HM
20 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-118 — Operation Dixie
On North Franklin Street (Business U.S. 301) at McDonald Street, on the right when traveling south on North Franklin Street.
Black leaf house workers in eastern N.C. unionized in 1946. First pro-union vote, at tobacco factory 1 block W., precursor to civil rights movement.Map (db m222125) HM
21 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-61 — P.T. Barnum
On North Wesleyan Boulevard (Bypass U.S. 301) at Smokey Road, on the right when traveling north on North Wesleyan Boulevard.
First stop of record with own circus troupe was ½ mile S.E., November 12-13, 1836. No show is recorded, but Barnum preached a sermon.Map (db m222120) HM
22 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — E-7 — Rocky Mount Mills
On Falls Road (State Highway 43/48), on the right when traveling north.
Second cotton mill in State. Building begun, 1818. Federals burned, 1863. Soon rebuilt.Map (db m222118) HM
23 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Rocky Mount Mills School
On Falls Road (State Highway 43) at River Drive, on the left when traveling north on Falls Road.
On this site stood the Rocky Mount Mills School Est. 1896 Closed 1946 Built and operated by Rocky Mount Mills to provide grades 1-7 for the benefit of the Mill Village childrenMap (db m222122) HM
24 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — The ACL 303
Near South Church Street.
May 27, 1902 • Built by the Pullman Car Company as an office car for the personal use of J.H. Moore, President of the Chicago, Rock Island and  Pacific Railroad. Moore named the car   "Thanis". 1905 •  Repossessed by the Pulman Car Company . . . Map (db m46159) HM
25 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Veterans Memorial At Jack Laughery Park
On North Church Street (Business U.S. 301) just north of Goldleaf Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor of All Men and Women who served their Country in the United States Armed ServicesMap (db m169594) WM
26 North Carolina, Nash County, Rocky Mount — Walter Fenner "Buck" LeonardBaseball Hall Of Famer Rocky Mount Native
On Raleigh Road (State Highway 97) near South Grace Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born near this spot in 1907. Rose to fame in the Negro Leagues, 1933-50. Won Negro National League pennant nine straight years while first baseman of the Homestead Grays. Ranked among home run leaders and won Negro National League batting . . . Map (db m46051) HM
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