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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12NR_camden-county-courthouse_Camden-NC.html
Built in 1847, the historic Camden County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. "A jewel among the state's Greek Revival buildings," the two-story building with hip roof and five-bay main facade replaced a cour…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12NQ_battle-of-south-mills_South-Mills-NC.html
Confederates, on Apr. 19, 1862, repelled Union army here, prevented demolition of Dismal Swamp Canal locks three miles N.W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12G8_mcbride-church_South-Mills-NC.html
Methodist since 1792. Begun as Anglican c. 1733. Visited by bishops Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke. Building erected 1837; remodeled 1882. 2½ mi. E.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12G7_dismal-swamp-canal_South-Mills-NC.html
Connects Albemarle Sound with Chesapeake Bay. Begun 1790; in use by War of 1812.
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Early in 1862, Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside led an expedition to secure the coast of North Carolina and occupy strategically important sites such as New Bern and Elizabeth City. After Burnside learned of the March 9 clash between USS Monitor and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16U_dempsey-burgess_Camden-NC.html
Member of provincial congresses, 1775-1776; lieutenant colonel of militia in Revolution; Congressman, 1795-99. Grave is 7 miles S.E.