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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26HA_generator-house_Bald-Head-Island-NC.html
This brick structure was built to house the generator for the Cape Fear Lighthouse. A slate roof covers brick walls that are approximately 10-1/2 inches thick.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26H9_captain-charlies-station_Bald-Head-Island-NC.html
These four dwellings were provided by the government for the keepers of the Cape Fear Lighthouse and their families. Captain Charles Swan, the first keeper of the light, lived with his family and staff in these homes from 1903 until 1933. The smal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26H8_fort-holmes-1863-1865-batteries-no-1-and-no-2_Bald-Head-Island-NC.html
A rectangular sand bastion, Battery No. 2 mounted a 100-pounder Brooke Cannon and was located about 200 yards east. The site of circular-shaped Battery No. 1 with its 10-inch Columbiad cannon is about a 100 yards to the west. It sat upon the south…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259R_memorial-to-north-carolina-militia-a-war-memorial_Southport-NC.html
Erected April 13th, 1938 by the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 of North Carolina Memorial to North Carolina Militia, stationed at Deepwater Point, about one mile northeast of Southport on the water front, several companies o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM200E_honor-americas-veterans-a-war-memorial_Sunset-Beach-NC.html
Thanks for our freedom This Memorial, dedicated on November 11, 2015, and funded by private donations, honors the Men and Women Who Have Served Our Nation. It was made possible through the heart, vision, dedication, and tireless efforts for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X9R_stede-bonnet-historical_Southport-NC.html
Barbadian planter turned pirate made North Carolina his base, 1718. Captured in naval battle few miles east. Hanged in Charleston.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X0A_bald-head-lighthouse-historical_Southport-NC.html
Original lighthouse was erected in 1794. Present tower, "Old Baldy," built in 1817. Used until 1935. Stands 3 miles south.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WX7_charles-town-historical_Winnabow-NC.html
Center of a colony from Barbados led by John Vassall, 1664. Abandoned by 1667. Was located 2 miles east on Town Creek.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WSN_daniel-l-russell-historical_Winnabow-NC.html
Governor, 1897-1901; Superior Court judge, 1868-1874; member of Congress, 1879-1881. Born two miles N.E.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V7E_brunswick-county-war-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Bolivia-NC.html
Dedicated to the men and women who served and died in the Armed Forces of the United States Erected 1982 by the people of Brunswick County
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