Topics Related to Transportation

First Post Road (D-30)

The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.

Wilmington and Weldon Railroad (D-20)

Longest railroad in the world when completed in 1840. Length 161 1/2 mi. Terminus was 4 blocks W.

Edward B. Dudley 1789-1855 (D-17)

Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote; first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. His home stands 2 blocks W.

Prometheus (C-54)

First steamboat made in N.C. Built in 1818 by Otway Burns, privateer in War of 1812. Shipyard located 350 feet S.W.

First Motorized School Bus (C-47)

On September 5, 1917, the Pamlico Co. School system inaugurated the first motorized school bus service in North Carolina.

First Post Road (C-28)

The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.

Streets Ferry (C-23)

Established near here before 1730 by Richard Graves. Named for later owner Samuel Street. Replaced by bridge, 1961.

First Post Road (C-22)

The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.

Mackeys Ferry (B-22)

Established 1735 over Albemarle Sound, succeeding Bells Ferry. Discontinued in 1938. Southern terminus was 3 miles northwest.

First Post Road (B-21)

The road from New England to Charleston, over which mail was first carried regularly in North Carolina, 1738-39, passed near this spot.