Topics Related to Historical Markers

Militia Act formed the National Guard in 1903. First N.C. encampment held at Camp Rodman nearby, July 22-28.

State’s first regiment of black Union soldiers rallied here on July 24, 1863. In 1864, designated 35th U.S. Colored Troops.

First Jewish member of N.C. legislature, 1808. Delivered a landmark address on religious freedom. Lived here.

Merchant, Loyalist, and Governor’s Councilor. He financed construction of Tryon Palace & campaign against Regulators, 1771. House stood 2 blocks S.

First African American Masonic lodge in N.C.; est. 1865. Erected in 1870, the building was moved here in 1920s.

Est. 1802 to serve all local Methodists. After 1864 mother church for the A.M.E. Zion faith, it became St. Peter’s, 1879. Stood 1/10 mi. S.

During World War II, 20,000 women trained for non-combat roles in the U.S. Marine Corps at facilities 4 1/2 mi. S.

Fiddler and songwriter. Penned widely-recorded "Orange Blossom Special," bluegrass standard (1938). He was born 1/4 mile S.E.

Blockade runner, iron steamer, chased ashore by Union ship, June 9, 1864. Remains lie offshore, 220 yards SE.

Est. 1929 in response to increased traffic & accidents. First training school was held here; graduated 27 officers.