Governor, 1917-21, first in state nominated by a Democratic primary. N.C. Attorney General, state legislator. Birthplace was 50 ft. north.
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Governor, 1921-1925, began state-wide paved road building program. United States Senator and Representative. His home is 1 1/2 miles S.E.
Governor, 1859-61. A leader of the secession movement in N.C. Died July, 1861, aged 40. Home stands 1 1/2 blocks south.
Governor, 1782-85 and 1789-92, officer in the Revolution, member Federal Convention of 1787, United States Senator. Home stood 1/2 mile N.
Governor, 1925-1929, Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury, 1920-1921. Home is 1 mile south, grave 100 yards N.W.
Governor, 1925-1929, assistant secretary, U.S. Treasury, 1920-1921. His birthplace was 4 mi. N.
Governor, 1828-1830; state legislator; and Whig party leader. His home stood 4 miles NW.
Governor, 1821-24; U.S. House, 1825-29. Advocate for agriculture, education. Grave 1 mi. N.E. His son, T.H., lt. general, C.S.A.
Governor, 1941-45; U.S. Senator, 1948-49. Member, General Assembly, 1927, 1929. Home was two blocks west.
Governor, 1849-51. Whig Party leader. His law office, relocated & restored, stands 70 yds. N.