Historical Marker

Trading Path

US 501 north of Durham ยท Durham

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Colonial trading route,

dating from 17th century,

from Petersburg, Virginia,

to Catawba and Waxhaw

Indians in Carolina passed

nearby.

Location

AddressUS 501 north of Durham
CountyDurham
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.117240, -78.903550

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