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Scottish heroine who lived in N.C., 1774-79. Loyalist in the Revolution. Her home stood on this creek a few miles north.
State home & school for African American boys, 1925-77. Agricultural, vocational, and academic skills taught 3 mi. W.
Before going to battle of Moores Creek Bridge, in Feb 1776, loyalists met at home of Alexander Morrison, 125 yards S.W.
Founder of Thomasville. As legislator led fight for N.C. Railroad; friend of education. His home, Cedar Lodge, was nearby.
State juvenile facility. Est. in 1918 to provide girls with educational and vocational training. Campus is 3 mi. south.
Member of Congress & State Senator. Planter and promoter of mining & manufacturing. Home here, grave 4/5 mi. west.
First head of Oxford Orphanage (1873-1884) & Mills Home. President Oxford Female College. His grave is 100 yds. N.
Jazz saxophonist and composer; influential stylist. Work spanned bebop to avant garde. Born one block S.W.
Author of Drums (1925), Marching On (1927), and other historical novels. Home, "Weymouth," now an arts center, 3/10 mi. E.
Established by local planters, later operated by Methodist Church. Building was 150 yds. W.