Inscription
Governor of Louisiana,
1860-1864; a leader of the
secession movement. His
birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles
northwest.
Location
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Richard Clinton
Clinton, NC
Lieut. colonel militia, member Provincial Congress, 1775, legislature, conventions 1788, 1789.
Marion Butler
United States Senator, 1896-1901.
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.
