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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134K_lord-cornwallis_Jamestown-NC.html
With 2400 British soldiers forded Deep River at this point and camped on its left bank, one mile up stream, prior to the Battle of Guilford Court House, March 15th, 1781. This battle wass a determining factor in the establishment of American indep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134J_confederate-arms-factory_Jamestown-NC.html
The H.C. Lamb & Co. gun factory was located 1 mile Northwest. Owned by Henry Clarkson Lamb, Anderson Lamb, Jehu Lamb, and F.J. Carpenter, the firm manufactured approximately 700 rifles for the state of North Carolina. The firm also sold gun parts …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM134I_confederate-arms-factory_Jamestown-NC.html
The Mendenhall, Jones, and Gardner gun factory was located 200 yards west. Owned by Cyrus P. Mendenhall, Ezekial Jones, and Grafton Gardner, the firm produced approximately 2,000 rifles for the state of North Carolina at this location from 1862-18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1346_beards-hat-shop_Jamestown-NC.html
William Beard made & sold hats at his well-known shop, established before 1795 and later operated by his son David. Site 1 1/3 mi. N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN7C_jamestown-friends-meeting-house-and-cemetery_Jamestown-NC.html
This Quaker place of worship, built by the Mendenhall family around 1819, was used when bad weather made the one-mile trip to Deep River Fiends Meeting House impossible. It is located on its original site, across from Mendenhall Plantation. The si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN7B_richard-mendenhall-store_Jamestown-NC.html
Richard Mendenhall built the store as an adjunct to his tanning business. His wares included general goods and food items. During the 20th century the building served as a private residence and also housed a variety of stores and offices. The inte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN7A_home-of-richard-mendenhall_Jamestown-NC.html
Built in the center of Old Jamestown, near the intersection of Federal and Union Streets, Richard Mendenhall's house served as a gathering place for residents and a stopover for travelers. This home exemplifies the community of Quaker tradepeople …