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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.
A signer of the U.S. Constitution, Scholar, Congressman, and Surgeon General of N.C. Militia. 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.
Five times speaker of colonial assembly, moderator of provincial congresses, 1774-1775, leader of Revolutionary movement. Lived 11 mi. S.
Established 1735 over Albemarle Sound, succeeding Bells Ferry. Discontinued in 1938. Northern terminus was four blocks south.
Patented rapid-firing Gatling Gun, 1862. Also invented a variety of agricultural implements. Birthplace was 2/10 mi. N.