Topics Related to Historical Markers

Cedar Falls Mill (K-54)

Chartered 1828; opened 1836. Jonathan Worth, N.C. governor (1865-68), its president. Supplied clothing for Confederate war effort. 2 mi. N.

N.C. Farmers' Alliance (K-53)

Organized by statewide convention of delegates in Rockingham, Oct. 4, 1887. Leonidas L. Polk elected first secretary.

Pottery Industry (K-52)

Begun in 18th century by Chriscoe, Cole, Craven, Luck, McNeill, Owen, & Teague families living within 5 mile radius.

Rocky River Church (K-51)

Missionary Baptist. Began before 1772 as a branch of Little River Church; was independent by 1790. Present bldg. 3 mi. N.E.

Cameron Morrison 1869-1953 (K-50)

Governor, 1921-1925; State legislator; U.S. Senator & Congressman; mayor of Rockingham. Birthplace was 6 mi. S.

Pilgrim Church (K-49)

Established ca. 1757 as German Reformed. Known early as Leonard's Church. Fourth building to occupy site stands 3/8 mi. N.W.

Alfred Dockery 1797-1875 (K-48)

U.S. Congressman; state legislator for 10 years. A founder of the state Republican party, 1867. Home is 6 mi. northwest.

John Bethune (K-47)

Early pastor for Scots in N.C.; chaplain for Loyalists at Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, 1776. First Presbyterian minister in Ontario. Lived 4 mi. S.

Hamlet Station (K-46)

Built in 1900 to serve Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Depot was major stop for passengers on east-west & north-south rail lines. About 2 blocks east.

Zion United Methodist Church (K-45)

Organized in 1786 by Rev. Hope Hull as Scarborough's Meeting House. The building, 4/10 mile N.E., was erected in 1854.