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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12OM_sleepy-hollow_Roper-NC.html
Harrison-Blount House circa 1835. Located on Kendricks Creek in a lovely setting of moss-draped cypress trees in Lees Mill.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12OL_st-lukes-episcopal-church_Roper-NC.html
Built on Edward Buncombe property purchased from the estate for one dollar. De-consecrated and torn down in 1918. The Church of the Advent Episcopal Church in Roper renamed St. Luke's Episcopal Church. It became St. Luke's-St. Anne's Episcopal Chu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12OJ_pearidge_Roper-NC.html
1837-1840 Josiah Collins & Ebenezer Pettigrew purchased 500 acres of land, planted 40,000 mulberry trees and raised silk worms for the silk business.
S.S. Simmons Fishery circa 1835Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church circa 1895Sound Post Office…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12OI_mackeys-ferry_Roper-NC.html
Established by permission of King George II. Operated for 203 yrs. making 8 mile trips from Mackeys to Edenton.The largest vessel to operate was the John W. Garrett, a twin side wheel steamer 351 ft. x 41 ft. It carried railroad passengers, freigh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12N2_rehoboth-church_Roper-NC.html
Colonial Anglican congregation known as Skinners Chapel. Present church constructed 1850-1853. Now United Methodist.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12MU_buncombe-hall_Roper-NC.html
The home of Col. Edward Buncombe of the Continental Line, who was captured at Germantown and died a prisoner in 1778, stood one mi. N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12MS_mackeys-ferry_Roper-NC.html
Established 1735 over Albemarle Sound, succeeding Bells Ferry. Discontinued in 1938. Southern terminus was 3 miles northwest.