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

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

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

North Carolina / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1775, b/w VIRGINIA / First permanent English colony in America, 1607; one of thirteen original states. Richmond, the capital, was seat of Confederate government.

Signer of the Federal Constitution, member of Congress, historian. Home was 4 blocks S.E.

Steamer ran aground, Jan. 31, 1878, killing 85. Tragedy prompted improvements in the U.S. Lifesaving Service. Remains are 3/5 mi. SE.

A Confederate brigadier general at age 23, state auditor, a member of Convention of 1875. His grave is 700 yds. west.

In 1622 an expedition from Jamestown, Va., led by John Pory, explored the Chowan River area.

Member provincial congress, 1775; brigadier general of militia in Revolution; member N.C. conventions, 1788-1789. Home is 4 miles S.E.

Member of provincial congresses, 1775-1776; lieutenant colonel of militia in Revolution; Congressman, 1795-99. Grave is 7 miles S.E.