Historical Marker

William S. Ashe

US 117 north of Rocky Point ยท Pender

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Railroad president,

congressman, state senator.

In charge of Confederate

railroad transportation,

1861-62. Home stands 1 mile

W.

Location

AddressUS 117 north of Rocky Point
CountyPender
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.478620, -77.888830

Sources

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