United States / Williamsboro, NC

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North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #G-20

Williamsborough. Eighteenth century town, named for John Williams, judge, state legislator, congressman, who lived nearby. Old St. John's Church is here.

NC 39 and SR 1329 (Boyd Road) at, Williamsboro, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #G-47

Bingham School. First military school in North Carolina, was founded in 1826 by D. H. Bingham. Moved to Littleton in 1829. Stood nearby.

NC 39 and SR 1329 (Boyd Road) at, Williamsboro, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #G-49

St. John's Episcopal Church. Parish established in 1746. Present building, completed in 1773, stands 200 yards W.

NC 39 and SR 1329 (Boyd Road) at, Williamsboro, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #G-99

Leonard Henderson 1772 1833. Jurist and educator. Member of first N.C. Supreme Court; Chief Justice, 1829-1833. His grave is 1/2 mi. W.

NC 39 south of, Williamsboro, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #G-46

James Turner. Governor, 1802-1805, United States Senator, 1805-1816, and State legislator. Oakland, his home, stood 1 mile E.

NC 39 and SR 1329 (Boyd Road) at, Williamsboro, NC, United States

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker #G-107

Mary L. Wyche 1858 1936. A pioneer in field of organized nursing. In 1902 she founded the N.C. Nurses' Association. Home was 7/10 mile W.

NC 39 at SR 1308 (Harris Road) south of, Williamsboro, NC, United States