Gabriel Holmes 1769-1829
Inscription
Governor, 1821-24; U.S.
House, 1825-29. Advocate
for agriculture, education.
Grave 1 mi. NE. His son
T. H., lt. general, C.S.A.
Location
AddressNortheast Boulevard at Grove Street, Clinton
CityClinton
CountySampson
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.076027, -78.325900
Sources
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