North Carolina, bicentennial, government buildings, monuments,
A 2 story brick structure at 166 Couthouse Dr. ,Elizabethtown, the county seat. The front grounds has a granite marker with "the freedom bell" set into it with the inscription "in honor of Bladen County patriots: those who have served their country...
Hilton Railroad Bridge over the Cape Fear River.
Hilton Park, located on Wilmington's north side, was named for the Hill family, who owned Hilton Plantation. The Hills sold the property to Cornelius Harnett (1723-1781), one of the Lower Cape Fear...
One of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought at Moore's Creek (near Currie, NC, in Pender County) on February 27-28, 1776. It pitted local Patriots against Highland Scottish Loyalists. The monument pictured is commonly called the...
This photo shows a general view of Moore's Creek, where a Revolutionary battle was fought in 1776.
One of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought at Moore's Creek (near Currie, NC, in Pender County) on February 27-28, 1776. It...
The only patriot killed in the battle was Private John Grady.
One of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought at Moore's Creek (near Currie, NC, in Pender County) on February 27-28, 1776. It pitted local Patriots against Highland...
Russelborough Monument, Monument, Stamp Act, Brunswick County
Russelborough was a residence on about five acres immediately north of the colonial Town of Brunswick. Captain John Russell of the British Navy bought the property from the Roger Moore estate. Royal Governor Arthur Dobbs purchased the property and...
One of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought at Moore's Creek (near Currie, NC, in Pender County) on February 27-28, 1776. It pitted local Patriots against Highland Scottish Loyalists.
Former auditorium at Moore's Creek National...
The railroad bridge across the Northeast Cape Fear River can be seen at left.
Hilton Railroad Bridge over the Cape Fear River.
Hilton Park, located on Wilmington's north side, was named for the Hill family, who owned Hilton Plantation. The Hills...