Torhunta
Inscription
A Tuscarora Indian
community, destroyed by
Col. John Barnwell's S.C
forces in Tuscarora War, 1712. Site is nearby.
Location
Addressnear 6171 Wayne Memorial Dr., Pikeville
CityPikeville
CountyWayne
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.427071, -77.885170
Sources
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