Inscription
United States Senator,
1896-1901.
Populist-Republican.
Supporter of education,
sponsor of rural free
delivery act. Birthplace is
here.
Location
Sources
More markers in Sampson
Richard Clinton
Clinton, NC
Lieut. colonel militia, member Provincial Congress, 1775, legislature, conventions 1788, 1789.
Thomas O. Moore 1804-1876
Turkey, NC
Governor of Louisiana, 1860-1864; a leader of the secession movement.
Gun Factory
A Revolutionary arms manufactory in this vicinity was operated by Richard Herring and John Devane until destroyed by the Tories.
William Rufus King
Congressman from N.C., 1811-16; Senator from Alabama for 29 years.
Black River Church
Presbyterian. Organized 1740.
