Topics Related to Historical Markers

Weapemeoc (A-46)

The principal town of the Weapemeoc Indians, visited by Ralph Lane and his colonists in 1585-1586, stood near present-day Edenton.

Lane's Expedition (A-45)

Ralph Lane and a group of English colonists explored the Chawanook Indian country and the Chowan River, 1586, north to this vicinity.

John W. Moore (A-44)

Compiler of roster of North Carolina troops, 1861-1865, historian, novelist, Confederate major. His birthplace, "Mulberry Grove," 1 1/2 mi. E.

Mount Lebanon Church (A-43)

A.M.E. Zion. Organized about 1850 as mission to serve black Methodists. Since 1856 congregation has met 1 1/2 blocks N.

William Reed (A-42)

Acting governor, 1722-1724; president of the Provincial Council. His home stood 3/4 mile east.

William Blount (A-41)

Member of Continental Congress, signer of the Federal Constitution, governor S.W. Territory, Senator from Tennessee. Birthplace 1/5 mi. S.W.

Stephen B. Weeks (A-40)

Historian, bibliographer, collector of North Carolina books and manuscripts, professor at Trinity College, 1891-93. Birthplace 3/5 mi. E.

J. C. B. Ehringhaus (A-39)

Governor, 1933-1937, friend of education, member of General Assembly, solicitor. Birthplace 1/4 mile north.

Lemuel Sawyer (A-38)

Author of "Blackbeard, a Comedy," 1824, an early drama on North Carolina, & other works. Member of Congress. Grave 160 yds. N.W.

Elizabeth City State University (A-37)

Founded in 1891 as Negro normal school. Four-year college after 1939. Became a university in 1969.