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State recognized in 1971. Waccommasus, historical name. Known as People of the Falling Star. Tribal headquarters, 4 mi. N.

Black conjoined twins born near here, 1851. Exhibited in U.S. and Europe. Died in 1912. Grave is five miles N.

Retreating after Battle of Guilford Courthouse, en route to Wilmington, passed near here with his army in April 1781.