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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25PY_a-light-for-ocracoke-inlet_Ocracoke-NC.html
The first lighthouse at Ocracoke Inlet was the 1798 Shellcastle Rock lighthouse located on an island in the inlet. In such a location—defenseless against storms, tides, and winds—the lighthouse was often inoperative when needed most. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19RN_usrc-mercury_Ocracoke-NC.html
U.S. Revenue Cutter in War of 1812. Patrolled Ocracoke Inlet. Escaped British ships offshore, 1813, to deliver warning of threat to New Bern.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12N1_mattamuskeet-nat-l-wildlife-refuge_Swanquarter-NC.html
The refuge, observation tower, and hunting lodge were rehabilitated by Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees, 1934-42.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12N0_mattamuskeet_Swanquarter-NC.html
Largest natural lake in N.C. Center of an Indian reservation, established 1715. Twice drained and farmed. Wildlife refuge since 1934. One mile N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12MQ_british-invasion_Swanquarter-NC.html
A British force under Admiral Cockburn occupied Portsmouth and Ocracoke, July 12-16, 1813. S.E. 30 miles across Pamlico Sound.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12MJ_granville-grant_Engelhard-NC.html
Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Survey of southern boundary began 28-1/2 miles east across sound, 1743.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPYM_british-cemetery-hmt-bedfordshire_Ocracoke-NC.html
These gravesites contain the bodies of four British seamen. Their ship, the armed trawler HMS Bedfordshire, was on loan to our Navy by Great Britain to help protect our shores during the early days of World War II. On May 11, 1942 the Bedfordsh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK04_u-s-navy-beach-jumpers-amphibious-forces-u-s-navy-monument_Ocracoke-NC.html
[western face:] U.S. Navy Beach Jumpers Loop Shack HillAdvanced Amphibious Training Base, Ocracoke (AATB)December 1943 to January 1946 In December 1943, the U.S. Navy Section Base became the Advanced Amphibious Training Base (AATB) for th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZV_lt-robert-maynard_Ocracoke-NC.html
Of the Royal Navy. Sentby Gov. Spotswood ofVirginia, in the sloop"Ranger," killed the pirateBlackbeard off shore, 1718.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZP_ocracoke-lighthouse_Ocracoke-NC.html
Oldest N. C. lighthouse still in service. Erected1823 to serve OcracokeInlet trade. 75 ft. tall.Located 4/10 mile S. W.
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