Port Swannsborough
Inscription
Named for Samuel Swann. Town
incorporated in 1783. Port,
including area from New
River to Bogue Inlet,
established in 1786.
Location
AddressNC 24 at White Oak River bridge in Swansboro
CitySwansboro
CountyOnslow
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.687590, -77.117430
Sources
More markers in Onslow
Otway Burns
Swansboro, NC
Privateersman, War of 1812, shipbuilder.
First Post Road
The road from New Eng-land toCharleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.
Edward B. Dudley 1789-1855
Jacksonville, NC
Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote, first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad.
Onslow Raid
Jacksonville, NC
Federal gunboat Ellis attacked this town Nov. 23, 1862, then ran aground downstream.
Huggins Island Fort
Swansboro, NC
Confederate 6-gun fort guarding the entrance to Bogue Inlet; burned by Union troops, Aug. 19, 1862.