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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDEM_mitchell-demonstrates-air-power_Buxton-NC.html
In September 1923, Brigadier General Mitchell provided a chilling view of the effectiveness of aerial bombardment on surface vessels to skeptical government and military observers. Taking off from his temporary Hatteras Village airfield, Mitchell …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDEG_billy-mitchell_Buxton-NC.html
Brigadier general of the Army Air Service, demonstrated air power by bombing battleships off coast, Sept. 5, 1923. Landing field was here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7EE_the-chicamacomico-races-exodus-from-chicamacomico_Columbus-NC.html
The Chicamacomico RacesSoon after the capture of Hatteras Inlet, Union Colonel Rush C. Hawkins anticipated an assault to dislodge his troops from their new foothold on Hatteras Island. He dispatched 600 troops of the 20th Indiana Regiment from For…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7CB_radio-milestone_Buxton-NC.html
From near here in 1902R. A. Fessenden sent thefirst musical notes everrelayed by radio waves.Received 48 miles north.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7CA_u-s-s-monitor_Anderson-NC.html
Fought C.S.S. "Virginia"("Merrimac")? ?in?? firstbattle of ironclad ships.Lost Dec. 31, 1862, ingale 17 miles southeast.First marine sanctuary.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7C9_diamond-shoals_Anderson-NC.html
"Graveyard of Atlantic."German submarines sankover 100 ships here, 1941~42, in the "Battle ofTorpedo ??Junction."Shoals are 3 mi. south.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7C5_port-ferdinando_Nags-Head-NC.html
Roanoke voyages, 1585~1590, based operations at inlet near here. Long closed, it was named for pilot Simon Fernandes.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7C4_mirlo-rescue_Rodanthe-NC.html
A German submarinesank the British tanker"Mirlo" off coast nearby,Aug. 16, 1918. Coast Guard,led by J. A. Midgett,saved most of the crew.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7BW_battle-of-roanoke-island_Manteo-NC.html
At 3 P.M. February 7, 1862, Union forces under Gen. Ambrose Burnside landed at Ashby Harbor (A). By midnight 7,500 Federals were ashore. A Confederate force of 400 men and 3 field-pieces was sent to resist the Federal landing. The Confederates wer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7AT_first-english-colonies_Manteo-NC.html
Explored in 1584. Site of first English settlements in new world, 1585-1587. Birthplace of Virginia Dare, first child born of English parents in America.