Historical Marker

John Lederer

NC 39 north of Townsville ยท Vance

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Pioneer German explorer traveled into Piedmont 1670 with Indian guide. Recorded observation of landscape & inhabitants. Entered colony nearby.

Location

AddressNC 39 north of Townsville
CountyVance
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.540260, -78.432083

Sources

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