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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU90_william-r-cox_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
Confederate general. His brigade fought in last infantry action at Appomattox. Later Congressman; Secretary U.S. Senate. Home here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU6G_martin-luther-king-jr_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
In his speech, Nov. 27, 1962, in gym 200 yards S.E., civil rights leader delivered refrain "I have a dream," used in Lincoln Memorial address, 1963.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU6F_w-d-pender_Tarboro-NC.html
Confederate major general; graduate of U.S. Military Academy, 1854. Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, age 29. Grave is 4 blocks east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKT5_john-spencer-bassett_Tarboro-NC.html
Historian. Professor at Trinity College, 1894-1906. Secretary, Amer. Historical Association, 1919-1928. Born here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKT4_u-s-s-maine-memorial_Tarboro-NC.html
In MemoriamU.S.S. MaineDestroyed in Havana HarborFebruary 15th 1898This tablet cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
Placed byJohn W. CottenCamp No. 9 and AuxiliaryUnited SpanishWar Veterans
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSY_edgecombe-county-confederate-memorial_Tarboro-NC.html
(Front):Erected in honor ofThe Confederate SoldiersofEdgecombe County."Defenders of State Sovereignty."
1861 C.S.A. 1865(Back):Erected Oct. 29, 1904
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSL_washingtons-southern-tour_Tarboro-NC.html
President Washington spent the night, April 18, 1791, in the town of Tarboro.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSJ_town-common_Tarboro-NC.html
Established in 1760 by the legislative act which crated the colonial town of Tarboro.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKSC_occupation-of-tarboro_Tarboro-NC.html
(Preface): On July 18, 1863 Union Gen. Edward E. Potter led infantry and cavalry from New Bern to destroy the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad bridge at Rocky Mount. The infantry feinted toward Kinston and retreated to New Bern. Potter raided Greenv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMALG_brick-school_Enfield-NC.html
Established for blacks in 1895 through philanthropy of Mrs. Joseph K. Brick; became junior college in 1926. Closed, 1933. Buildings stood here.