Inscription
Colonial trading route,
dating from 17th century,
from Petersburg, Virginia,
to Catawba and Waxhaw
Indians in Carolina passed
nearby.
Location
Sources
More markers in Durham
Julian S. Carr 1845-1924
Durham, NC
Industrialist & civic leader.
John Merrick 1859-1919
Durham, NC
Black business leader.
Durham County Public Library
Durham, NC
Oldest public library in North Carolina supported by local taxpayers.
Rural Credit Union
Durham, NC
Lowes Grove credit union, first in South, formed to serve local farmers.
Willie P. Mangum
Member of United States Senate for 18 years and president pro tempore, 1842-45; Congressman; Whig party leader.
