Topics Related to Historical Markers

Charles N. Hunter 1852-1931 (H-103)

Black teacher, writer, & reformer. Principal, Berry O'Kelly School; a founder, N.C. Industrial Assoc. Lived 1 block S.

Endor Iron Works (H-102)

Large smelting furnace provided iron, 1862-65, to Confederacy. Reopened 1870 & ceased to operate 1896. Remains 1 1/2 mi. NE.

Clarence Poe 1881-1964 (H-101)

Editor and publisher of the Progressive Farmer, 1903-1954. Social and agricultural reformer. Lived 400 yards S.E.

First Presbyterian Church (H-100)

Organized 1816. Site of Constitutional Convention of 1835. State Supreme Court met here, 1831-40, after Capitol fire. This building completed 1900.

Gales Family (H-99)

Joseph, Raleigh Register founder, 1799; his wife Winifred, early novelist; sons Joseph and Weston, editors, lived 2 blks. E.

Confederate Second Line (H-98)

On the morning of March 16, 1865, Taliaferro's division fell back to earthworks which crossed the road here.

Lebanon (H-97)

Farquhard Smith's home was used as Confederate hospital during the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865.

St. Augustine's College (H-96)

Founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Church as a normal school for freedmen. Since 1928 a four-year college. 4 blocks N.

Jane McKimmon 1867-1957 (H-95)

Home economist. From 1911 to 1937 she organized and led N.C.'s home demonstration program. Lived here.

Lamar Stringfield 1897-1959 (H-94)

Musician and composer. First conductor of the N.C. Symphony, 1932-38. Boyhood home 3 blks. E.