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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GH5_burney-place_Grifton-NC.html
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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 returned to New Bern. Potter raided Greenvi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18IH_blount-hall_Grifton-NC.html
Built before 1762 by Jacob Blount, member of Assembly, 1754-1762, 1764-1771, and of Provincial Congress, 1775-1776. Stood 90 Yds. N.W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18DV_catechna_Grifton-NC.html
Fortified Indian town & site of the Tuscarora conspiracy of Sept., 1711. Capitulated, 1712, after a 10-day siege by Col. John Barnwell. Site is 4 mi. N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18DJ_john-lawson_Grifton-NC.html
Author of "History of Carolina," explorer, and Surveyor-General, was executed Sept. 20, 1711, by Tuscarora Indians at Catechna. Site 4 mi. N.