Historical Marker

William Blount

US 17 (King Street) at Gray Street in Windsor · Windsor · Bertie

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Member of Continental

Congress, signer of the

Federal Constitution,

governor S.W. Territory,

Senator from Tennessee.

Birthplace 1/5 mi. S.W.

Location

AddressUS 17 (King Street) at Gray Street in Windsor
CityWindsor
CountyBertie
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.996070, -76.944670

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