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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFY4_onslow-county-9-11-memorial_Jacksonville-NC.html
Steel Beam From World Trade CenterDedicated July 4, 2003Presented by The Fire Family Transport Foundation of the NYC Fire DepartmentFor the 343 Firefighters who fought a Battle in New York City on September 11, 2001To the Marines who honored them …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFXC_beirut-memorial_Jacksonville-NC.html
Honoring the menwho gave their lives in Lebanon1982 - 1984May we always rememberthose who are readyto protect our freedom Commissioned bythe people of JacksonvilleNorth CarolinaDedicatedOctober 23, 1986On the back of the marker is engraved:They…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFPW_james-melville-jones_Maysville-NC.html
In honor ofJames Melville JonesHere, early on the morning of April 17, 1972, Jimmy Jones died in a forest fire burning across the Pocosin. While moving equipment he became trapped when a wind - shift brought the fire back on him. This marker, e…
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In recognition ofJulius Valentine HofmannThis Hofmann Forest, a 78,000 acre tract established in 1934 and dedicated to demonstrate sound forestry education and practice, is the result of the pioneering vision, energy and resourcefullness of the fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFP2_first-post-road_Maysville-NC.html
The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.
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Named for J. V. Hofmann. Research forest of 80,000 acres in Jones & Onslow counties. Acquired, 1934, for use by North Carolina State University.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFOU_camp-lejeune_Jacksonville-NC.html
Established 1 May 1941 by the U. S. Marine Corps for amphibious training. Named for Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, USMC, 13th Commandant, 1920 - 1929.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFOQ_montford-point_Jacksonville-NC.html
Recruit training depot for black Marines, 1942-49. Renamed 1974 Camp Johnson for Sgt. Maj. Gilbert Johnson, drill instructor. One mi. SE.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFL4_edward-b-dudley_Jacksonville-NC.html
Governor, 1836-412, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote, first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Birthplace was 2 mi. W.
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