On North Poindexter Street at East Cypress Street, on the right when traveling north on North Poindexter Street.
(preface)
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split . . . — — Map (db m56765) HM
On East Main Street at North Elliot Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split families, . . . — — Map (db m56770) HM
On East Colonial Avenue at North Elliot Street, on the left when traveling east on East Colonial Avenue.
(preface)
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split . . . — — Map (db m56797) HM
On East Colonial Avenue at North Elliot Street, on the left when traveling east on East Colonial Avenue.
(preface)
During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split . . . — — Map (db m56799) HM
Near South Water Street at East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
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During the Civil War, neither the North nor the South was totally united over the key issues. Just as some Northerners supported slavery and secession, some Southerners were abolitionist and Unionists. These issues could split . . . — — Map (db m56809) HM
Near South Water Street at East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
After Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside captured Roanoke Island on February 8, 1862, he dispatched Commander Stephen C. Rowan to destroy the Mosquito Fleet, which had been annoying U.S. naval vessels. Confederate Commodore William F. Lynch’s fleet . . . — — Map (db m56812) HM
On East Main Street east of North Elliot Street, on the left when traveling east.
Our Heroes
1861 1865
To our
Confederate Dead.
Erected by
The D.H. Hill Chapter
United Daughters
of the Confederacy
Elizabeth City
North Carolina,
May 10th, 1911. — — Map (db m56815) HM
On Old Okisko Road (U.S. 17) 0.1 miles north of Oskisko Road (County Road 1140), on the right when traveling south.
In 1665 the Albemarle County Assembly, the initial lawmaking body in Carolina, met in this area. Convened by Wm. Drummond, governor. — — Map (db m165284) HM
On West Ehringhause Street (U.S. 17) north of Westover Street, on the left when traveling west.
Federal judge whose writs of habeas corpus, 1870, prevented arbitrary arrest of N.C. citizens during Reconstruction. Home was ¼ mile east. — — Map (db m2772) HM
On East Main Street at North Elliot Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
One of the original precincts of Ancient Albemarle.
First Albemarle Assembly met at Halls Creek 1665.
George Fox established Quaker Church 1672.
Culpepper’s Rebellion began at Enfield 1677.
Charles Griffin opens first school in N.C., . . . — — Map (db m56795) HM
On South Road Street at Cale Street, on the right when traveling south on South Road Street.
Sponsored the 1891 bill to establish present-day Elizabeth City State University; legislator, 1876-80, 1885, 1891. His grave is 6/10 mile west. — — Map (db m56816) HM
On North Water Street just south of U.S. 158, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial is in memory and honor of all veterans that have served our country from Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County and the surrounding communities — — Map (db m165262) WM
On North Water Street just north of East Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.
Franklin Douglas Miller, a native of Elizabeth City, NC, was . . . — — Map (db m165261) HM WM
On U.S. 17 just north of Pro Gro Drive, on the right when traveling north.
On Sept. 24, 1660, King Kiscutanewh sold Batts tract 3½ mi. S.E. from the mouth of the Pasquotank River to the "head of New Begin Creeke." — — Map (db m165282) HM
On East Main Street at North Elliot Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Fifth Courthouse in County; second on this site. Replaced wooden building erected about 1799 and burned during Federal occupation of the City, 1862. Records dating from about 1700 were saved by Arthur Jones and hidden in a barn until end of war. — — Map (db m56775) HM
Near South Water Street at East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Pasquotank River was noted in 35 runaway slave ads between 1791 to 1840, indicating that slaves (“freedom seekers”) escaped on board boats (“vessels”) traveling north to free territory or south to the West Indies, . . . — — Map (db m56811) HM
On U.S. 17, 0.1 miles north of Halls Creek Road (County Road 1100), on the right when traveling north.
Historian, bibliographer, collector of North Carolina books and manuscripts, professor at Trinity College, 1891-93. Birthplace ⅗ mi. E. — — Map (db m165285) HM
On East Main Street just west of North Pool Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those who made the Supreme Sacrifice serving our country
May God rest their souls in peace
Korea
1950 - 1953
Ambrose, Thomas CPL •
Bright, Carlton R. PFC •
Hoffler, . . . — — Map (db m165270) WM
On East Main Street just west of North Pool Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those who made the Supreme Sacrifice serving our country
World War I
1917 - 1919
Seth E. Perry •
Lucian Ballance •
William F. Brothers •
James Gallop •
Thurmon M. Gregory •
Robert L. Hingerty •
Talmadge Holly • . . . — — Map (db m165268) WM
On North Poindexter Street at East Cypress Street, on the right when traveling north on North Poindexter Street.
On September 8, 1900, Wilbur Wright arrived here at the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Depot, then proceeded by boat to Kitty Hawk. The Wright Brothers made several trips through Elizabeth City, the shipping and supply center for northeastern North . . . — — Map (db m56767) HM
Near South Water Street near East Ehringhaus Street, on the left when traveling south.
The “world’s first flight crew” were the surfmen of the U.S. Lifesaving Stations along the Outer Banks The Wright brothers relied on them as they tested their experimental aircraft (1900-1903). The Life Saving Service’s primary job was to guard . . . — — Map (db m56813) HM
On North Water Street at East Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Water Street.
While in Elizabeth City the Wright Brothers purchased provisions necessary for their stay on the Outer Banks. They depended on the stores located here to augment items bought from Dayton. Familiar with the warehouses in Elizabeth City, the . . . — — Map (db m165264) HM
On North Water Street just north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Arrived at Elizabeth City,) and put up at the Arlington where I spent several days waiting for a boat to Kitty Hawk. No one knows anything about the place or how to get there.
Wilbur Wright, September . . . — — Map (db m165265) HM
On South Water Street just north of East Fearing Street, on the right when traveling south.
On October 3, 1902, the Tar Heel, an Elizabeth City newspaper edited by Walter L. Cohoon, printed the first article that mentioned by name the Wright Brothers. The column briefly described their experiments with flight as they camped on the . . . — — Map (db m165266) HM
On East Main Street just east of South Poindexter Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Daily Economist, a local newspaper, on December 22, 1903 provided the world with one of the first interviews with Orville and Wilber Wright after their successful heavier-than-air flight on December 17, 1903. The interview took place . . . — — Map (db m165267) HM