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The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.
In 1728 the Virginia-Carolina boundary was first surveyed from the Atlantic coast to a spot two hundred twenty miles west of here.
Confederate troops led by Gen. Robert F. Hoke, aided by ram Albemarle, retook Union-occupied town, April 17-20, 1864.
Formed northern half of colony of North Carolina. Survey of southern boundary began 28 1/2 miles east across sound, 1743.
In North Carolina was set up near this spot about 1700. Books sent from England by Rev. Thos. Bray.
Chief Justice of colony of North Carolina, 1712. Lived nearby at "Kirby Grange," his plantation.
On December 17, 1903, from site near foot of Kill Devil Hill, Orville and Wilbur Wright made first successful powered flight 1/5 mile west.
Episcopal. Oldest church building in the state of North Carolina; was constructed in 1734.
Principal Confederate fort on Roanoke Island. Mounted twelve guns. Surrendered Feb. 8, 1862. Earthworks are 100 yards south.
Explored in 1584. Site of first English settlements in new world, 1585-1587. Birthplace of Virginia Dare, first child born of English parents in America.