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Bladen County
7 places on the trail: 7 highway markers.
The Revolution (2)
Government and law (2)
Forts and the armed forces (1)
Medicine and science (1)
Schools and colleges (1)
Work and industry (1)
Colonial North Carolina, 1585-1774
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THE BARTRAMS
Naturalists John and William Bartram, in 1765 and later, used their kinsman's house, Ashwood, as operating base. Stood 2...
Revolution and founding, 1775-1789
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BATTLE OF ELIZABETHTOWN
Whigs broke Tory power in Bladen Co., August, 1781, driving them into Tory Hole, 50 yards N.
The young state, 1790-1860
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JOHN OWEN 1787-1841
Governor, 1828-1830; state legislator; and Whig party leader. His home stood 4 miles NW.
The New South, 1878-1929
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ELWELL FERRY
Service across Cape Fear River since 1905. Among the last of inland river ferries once common in eastern N.C. One mi. SW...
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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
Began in N.C. as Young Tar Heel Farmers, 1928, to promote vocational agriculture in schools. Camp here since 1928.
Modern North Carolina, 1930 on
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WHITE LAKE CCC CAMP
An installation of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Initiated modern park improvements. Est. here 1935; closed 1942.
Battlefields, sites and undated markers
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THOMAS ROBESON
Colonel in Revolution, member of provincial congresses and state senator. Robeson County is named for him. His home stoo...
