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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GMB_montford-point_Jacksonville-NC.html
Acquired by the government with the rest of Camp Lejeune, Montford Point became the site of the first training camp for African American Marines. Executive Order 8802, issued by President Franklin Roosevelt on June 25, 1941, ensured full participa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GMA_onslow-raid_Jacksonville-NC.html
Federal gunboat Ellis attacked this town Nov. 23, 1862, then ran aground downstream. It was abandoned under Confederate crossfire.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GM9_operation-desert-storm-memorial_Jacksonville-NC.html
Onslow County,
The City of Jacksonville and WCTI-TV 12
honor the men and women of
Eastern North Carolina
who served in Operation Desert Storm.
This tribute serves as a lasting reminder of
your excellence performed in the line of duty,
and the de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GLW_hammocks-beach-state-park_Swansboro-NC.html
Onslow County, with its beautiful beaches, rivers, streams and woods, was considered an ideal destination for many out of town sportsmen in the early 20th century. Dr. William Sharpe, a New York based neurosurgeon, began visiting Onslow County in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GLV_huggins-island-battery_Swansboro-NC.html
Union Gen. Benjamin F. Butler capture of Hatteras Inlet in August 1861 gave Federal forces a foothold from which they could launch attacks up the rivers and sounds of eastern North Carolina. Confederate authorities decided to construct earthen fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML3X_huggins-island-fort_Swansboro-NC.html
Confederate 6-gun fort guarding the entrance to Bogue Inlet; burned by Union troops, Aug. 19, 1862. Remains, 1 mi. SW.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML3W_port-swannsborough_Swansboro-NC.html
Named for Samuel Swann. Town incorporated in 1783. Port, including area from New River to Bogue Inlet, established in 1786.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML3U_prometheus_Swansboro-NC.html
First steamboat made in N.C. Built in 1818 by Otway Burns, privateer in War of 1812. Shipyard located 350 feet S.W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML3T_col-john-starkey_Swansboro-NC.html
Free school advocate, 1749; Southern District treasurer, 1750-1765; member of assembly for 25 years. Grave located at "The Bluff" 4 mi. N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSS_new-river-aviation-memorial_Jacksonville-NC.html
First Marker:"Dedicated to the brave souls who freely gave their lives while defending our freedom. They live on in our memory, may they rest in peace."
Marine Corps Air Station New River was founded in 1944 World War II, and during each of the…