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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12P8_purple-martin-bridge-roost_Manns-Harbor-NC.html
(panel 1)Welcome to Manns HarborPurple Martin Bridge Roost
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are famous for beautiful beaches and other natural attractions, including a fascinating roost of purple martins here at William B. Umstead Memorial Bri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12NF_bowser-family-cemetery_Manteo-NC.html
This marker recognizes the final resting place of Spencer Bowser, the patriarch of a prominent African American family in North Carolina. Also buried here are several other members of the Bowser family, including J.P. Bowser, Lloyd B. Bowser, Q.B.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12KN_burnside-expedition-of-1862_Manteo-NC.html
Much of coastal North Carolina fell to Union forces in 1862. For the duration of the Civil War Northern troops kept a sizable presence in the area. The peculiar geography of the Outer Banks and the sounds region, a damper to antebellum trade, prov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWRY_uslss-uscg-station-pea-island-memorial_Manteo-NC.html
Located south of Oregon Inlet, Lifesaving Station Pea Island was the only unit in the history of the Coast Guard manned by all Black crews. This marker is dedicated to the crews of Pea Island who risked their lives and endured so that others might…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNZ_bodie-island-light-station_Nags-Head-NC.html
Bodie Island Light Stationhas been placed on theNational Register of Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNX_spirit-of-roanoke-island_Manteo-NC.html
Recreating History
The Spirit of Roanoke Island, completed in 2000 by volunteers of the North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island, is a fine example of the shad boat. A traditional work boat built of juniper (Atlantic white cedar) and fa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNL_roanoke-marshes-lighthouse_Manteo-NC.html
"In the years to come, as islanders mingle with visitors along the Manteo waterfront, let us remember that on this spot, where so many vessels have been built and launched, dreams still light the way. For how else can you explain how a lighthouse …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVN2_first-light-of-freedom_Manteo-NC.html
[obverse:]First Light of Freedom Former slaves give thanks by the creek's edgeat the sight of the island - "If you can cross the creek to Roanoke Island, you will find afe haven'."[rendering of Edwin Forbes' "The Sanctuary"][reverse:]The Freedmen'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5Q_fort-clark-the-bombardment-of-fort-hatteras_Hatteras-NC.html
Side A:Fort ClarkHatteras Inlet, defended by Forts Clark and Hatteras, was a strategic port of entry for troops and supplies providing deep water access to the vital intercoastal waterways. In later May of 1881, the Federal Blockade Board of Strat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV2W_flagship-uss-minnesota-hotel-de-afrique_Hatteras-NC.html
Side A:Flagship USS MinnesotaUSS Minnesota, a wooden steam frigate built in 1855, was the flagship for the Atlantic Blockading Squadron commanded by Flag Officer Silas H. Stringham. Seven United States Navy warships bombarded Forts Hatteras and Cl…