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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOZL_tryons-camp_Burlington-NC.html
Before and after thebattle of Alamance, themilitia of GovernorWilliam Tryon campednearby, along AlamanceCreek, May 13-19, 1771.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNFO_battle-of-alamance_Burlington-NC.html
Here was fought (I) on May 16, 1771, the Battle of Alamance. Opposing forces were colonial militia, mainly from the eastern part of the province, commanded by Governor William Tryon, and a band of frontier dwellers known as Regulators, who had ris…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNF0_norfolk-western-caboose-518654_Burlington-NC.html
This Norfolk & Western caboose was given to the City of Burlington by Norfolk Southern Railway in 1993. It is symbolic of the railroad roots of the North Carolina Railroad town of Company Shops (1866) which became Burlington in 1893. The caboose w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN8E_the-animals-of-a-turn-of-the-century-farm_Burlington-NC.html
The animals of a turn of the century farm were very important to the self supporting farmer. We have tried to represent some of the more common animals found on the farm. We presently have sheep, goats, beef cows, dairy cows and a team of mules. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN8D_carriage-shed_Burlington-NC.html
To the right is the carriage shed. This building is an original building to the site. It was used to store a wagon or other horse drawn equipment.
To the left is a blacksmith shop. Even though this building is not original, the blacksmith was v…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN86_the-corn-crib_Burlington-NC.html
The corn crib (located on your left) was a special building used for storing corn and other grains. The corn would be picked from the fields and put in there to dry. Once the corn dried, the farmer would separate the kernels from the cob using a h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN85_post-office_Burlington-NC.html
During the 1870's and 80's, this building served as a community post office. The building has been restored and displays "pigeon holes" which are compartments used to sort the mail.
The building on the right is a smoke house. It dates back to t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN7V_original-garrett-house_Burlington-NC.html
In 1830, John and Polly Garrett constructed this small log home, which is one of the earliest structures in the district. They lived in this house for five years while they were building the large two-story house behind you. This house served as a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN7T_john-and-polly-garrett-house_Burlington-NC.html
It took John and Polly Garrett five years to build this house. During that five year period, they lived in the small log home to your right. The Garrett's moved into this house in 1835. Four years later, Polly gave birth to their first child. They…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN7R_cedarock-historical-farm_Burlington-NC.html
Welcome to Cedarock Historical Farm. The farm was settled in 1830 by John and Polly Garrett. The farm was 115 acres in size (85 improved and 30 unimproved acres). Please enjoy your visit and come back to see us.