Topics Related to Sampson County

State recognized in 1971. Settled on Great Coharie River in the mid 1700's. Allies of Tuscarora and Neusiok Indian Tribes. Tribal center is here.

Opened here in 1943 to provide a high school education to Indian youth of 7 counties in eastern N.C. It closed in 1965.

Est. as Separate Baptist, 1756, called Bull Tail. In 1835 renamed for pastor William Wells. Present building completed 1868.

Naval stores and lumber were primary cargo on vessels navigating Black River, ca. 1875-1914. Remains of the steamer A.J. Johnson 60 yds. S.

Presbyterian. Organized 1740. Present building constructed 1859. First regular pastor was the Rev. Colin Lindsay.

Founded 1875. Includes kindergarten through junior college. Campus is 250 yards west.

Revolutionary War arms factory operated in this vicinity by Richard Herring and John Devane until destroyed by the Tories.

Governor of Louisiana, 1860-1864; a leader of the secession movement. His birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles northwest.

U.S. Senator, 1896-1901. President of National & State Farmers' Alliance. Chair of Populist Party. He was born nearby.

Lieut. colonel militia, member Provincial Congress, 1775, legislature, conventions 1788, 1789. This town named for him. Home was nearby.