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Opened in 1869, it was first state-supported school in U.S. for African American blind & deaf students. Located on this site 1929-1977.

First Chief Justice of N.C. Supreme Court, 1819-1829; author of numerous legal works. Grave is 1/2 mi. E. Home is 1 mi. S.W.

Home of chief justices John L. Taylor & Thos. Ruffin; of Wm. Gaston, Romulus M. Saunders, & Samuel A. Ashe. Built about 1813. Is 70 yds. N.

Governor, 1941-45; U.S. Senator, 1948-49. Member, General Assembly, 1927, 1929. Home was two blocks west.

Congressman 1855-1861. President of Raleigh and Gaston Railroad. Was a Brigadier General, C.S.A. His home was here.

Collection gathered by Fred Olds merged 1902 with state's artifacts to create Hall of History. Moved here in 1994.

Established for visually impaired students in 1845 under leadership of John Motley Morehead. Present plant is 3 blocks south.

Established for visually impaired students in 1845 under leadership of John Motley Morehead. Present plant is 500 yards north.

Sponsored by the State Agricultural Society, it opened 2 blocks South, October 18, 1853. Moved to new location in 1873.

Secretary of the Navy, 1913-21; ambassador to Mexico; author; editor, News and Observer. His home was here.