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Est. 1837 as manual labor school by Presbyterians; now liberal arts college. Was integrated in 1962, coeducational since 1972.

Governor, 1805-07. Was a surgeon in Revolutionary War; later Congressman. Birthplace was 3 mi. N.

Gold discovered there 1799. Many gold mines were later operated in this area. N.C. was the chief gold-mining state to 1849. N. 4 mi.

Merchant, philanthropist, and Presbyterian layman. Opened first store, May 29, 1888, two blocks east.

Stood a few feet southwest. Operated 1837-61, 1867-1913. Razed, 1933, and rebuilt as art museum three miles east.

President Davis, fleeing southward with members of his cabinet after the fall of the Confederacy, spent night of April 18, 1865, in a home nearby.

With President Davis held last full meetings April 22-26, 1865 in a house which was located here.

Enclosure, 16 acres. Once held 10,000 men. Destroyed by Federals, 1865. Site one block south.

Stone dwelling, built ca. 1774, by Revolutionary leader, who helped draft state constitution, 1776. Stands 400 yards S.E.

General Johnston's men paid off and mustered out near here, May 1-2, 1865, after surrender near Durham, April 26.