Historical Marker

Col. John Starkey

NC 24 at White Oak River bridge in Swansboro · Swansboro · Onslow

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Free school advocate, 1749;

Southern District treasurer,

1750-1765; member of

assembly for 25 years. Grave

located at "The Bluff" 4 mi.

N.

Location

AddressNC 24 at White Oak River bridge in Swansboro
CitySwansboro
CountyOnslow
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.687690, -77.117540

Sources

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