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Union artillery was placed in this area during the siege of Fort Macon, March 23-April 26, 1862.
Command post for Union defense system from New Bern to Morehead City, 1862-1865. Was 1/3 mi. E.
A prominent resort hotel opened June 21, 1880, and visited by citizens from N.Y. to Ga. Burned April 15, 1933. Stood here.
Erected in 1778 by Le Chevalier de Cambray & Capt. de Cottineau to protect Cape Lookout Bay. Dismantled, 1780. Site four miles south.
First steamboat made in N.C. Built in 1818 by Otway Burns, privateer in War of 1812. Shipyard located 350 feet S.W.
Lawyer; member of N.C. legislature, 1881 & 1885. U.S. Congressman, 1897-1901. Born into slavery. Home stands 2 blocks N.
Free school advocate, 1749; Southern District treasurer, 1750-1765; member of assembly for 25 years. Grave located at "The Bluff" 4 mi. N.
Site of Union outpost captured by Confederate Generals Hoke & Pickett on February 1, 1864. The earthworks are 300 yards North.
In America to be called and held in defiance of British orders met in this town, Aug. 25-27, 1774, with 71 delegates present.
The largest Confederate salt works in Carteret County was 50 yards S. It was burned by Union forces in April, 1862.