This marker is along NC 150. There isn't quite room to stop but it was quiet enough that I was able…read moreto pull over safely. The marker reads, "Also called Rockingham Springs. Council of State met here, 1790. Owned by John Lenox, Archibald D. Murphey, & Thomas Ruffin. Famous health resort." Online, there is more information. "Formed in 1785, Rockingham County was well known to many colonists for its beautiful environs and healthful environment. By 1790, Moravians from Salem and other nearby communities had discovered a mineral springs in the area that provided medicinal benefits for visitors and began to regularly send their ailing members to the springs. Other early visitors to the spring included Governor Alexander Martin who called a session of the Council of State to be held there in June, 1790. Because of the prevalence of sulphur springs, the area became known as Rockingham Springs and was identified as such on the 1808 Price-Strother map of the state." This is marker number J-59. It was erected in 1970 by the Department of Archives and History. [Review 2481 of 2024 - 3935 in North Carolina - 23493 overall]

This marker is along North Carolina Route 150 and it points out the home of politician who served…read morethe state. It is in front of his home. The marker reads, "Speaker of the N.C. House and Senate. He cast deciding vote for North Carolina Railroad, 1849. He lived here." Online, there is more information. "Calvin Graves, state legislator, was born on January 3, 1804 in Caswell County, the son of Azariah and Elizabeth Williams Graves. The son and grandson of state legislators, Graves was sent to Bingham School, for his education. In 1823 he entered the University of North Carolina, before withdrawing a year later to study law with his brother-in-law Thomas Settle. Shortly thereafter, Graves left Settle for the tutelage of Leonard Henderson. He studied with Henderson until he was admitted to the state bar in 1827. "Graves opened a law practice in Yanceyville, which he operated until entering politics as a Caswell County delegate to the North Carolina Constitutional Convention of 1835. Five years later he was elected from Caswell County to the General Assembly, the first session to meet in the newly constructed state capitol building. Reelected to the house in 1844-1845, he was elected to the state senate in 1846, where he served two consecutive terms. "Graves was appointed speaker of the senate in 1848, and in the following session cast the deciding vote on whether to allow the expansion of railroads within the state. Going against his party's wishes, Graves voted to approve the east-west North Carolina Railroad confident that North Carolina's economic future was at stake. The courageous move cost him his political career. After leaving the assembly in 1849, Graves joined Governor John Motley Morehead on a tour of the state to drum up support for the railroad. Governor Charles Manly later appointed him a commissioner on the Board of Internal Improvements as a result, and in 1854 he was reappointed to the board by Governor David S. Reid. "Aside from politics, Graves held strong beliefs in the importance of religion. He supported the construction of Dorothea Dix's proposed insane asylum on moral and religious grounds, and was as a trustee of Wake Forest College from 1844 to 1862. In 1858 his wife, Elizabeth Lea Graves, died after a two-year illness. Graves subsequently retired to his plantation, Locust Hill, and focused his energy on agricultural pursuits. With Elizabeth Graves he fathered two sons and two daughters. He remarried in the early 1860s to Mary Wilson Lea, his first wife's niece, but had no further children. He died on February 11, 1877, and is buried in the family cemetery near Yanceyville." This is marker number G-43. It was erected in 1948 by the Archives, Conservation, and Highway Departments. [Review 2480 of 2024 - 3934 in North Carolina - 23492 overall]

Located at a busy intersection so it gets plenty of traffic, this marker points out the history of…read morea local Colonial-era resident. There is a space nearby to stop and read the marker. It has the same text on both sides, reading "Regulator leader. Outlawed after Battle of Alamance, 1771. Nearby house was burned by Gov. Tryon's troops." Online, there is more information. "Two James Hunters--one most noteworthy as a Regulator and the other a legislator--were prominent in North Carolina during the late colonial and Revolutionary periods." "James Hunter, the Regulator, was born around 1735, probably in Pennsylvania... Active in local affairs and displaying some degree of education, Hunter was at the forefront of the Regulator movement in the backcountry. He is believed to have helped write the "advertisements" and petitions, and was entrusted to deliver some of them. While he did not consider himself a military leader and is even said to have refused to assume command at the Battle of Alamance in 1771, Hunter later became known as "the General of the Regulators." "James Hunter, like many of the Regulators, sided with the King during the early days of the Revolution. He went to Cross Creek to join other Loyalists in February 1776, and then proceeded to New Hanover County. Hunter was captured at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge and paroled a few months later. He took the Oath of Allegiance on September 6, 1776, and was accepted as a "free citizen" of North Carolina." Proving that yes, people can change. [Review 19950 overall - 3437 in North Carolina - 924 of 2023.]

This beautifully preserved textile mill and village is worth a visit to experience the lives of…read moremill hands who lived and worked in the 19th and 20th century mill villages. Workers would live in company-subsidized housing and work in the mill. They'd get their supplies from the general store and their paychecks from the administrative offices. It was all "right there." These workers would build their families here. It was an eye-opening experience. I'm glad I got a chance to visit. I recommend strolling around the historic village or hiking one of the nature trails that begin here.

Driving through Greensboro, I spotted this marker and stopped to read it. Once I was online later,…read moreI was able to read the essay on the state website and now you'll know about this man as well. The marker reads, "John Motley Morehead, 1796-1866. Governor, 1841-45. An advocate for railroads & industrial development. Lived at Blandwood." Online, there is more information. "ohn Motley Morehead, the first governor inaugurated in the present State Capitol, presided over an era of industrial development and, after his term, promoted construction of the North Carolina Railroad. The son of John and Obedience Motley Morehead, he was born in Virginia on July 4, 1796, but his parents moved to Rockingham County when he was two. Young John studied at David Caldwell's school near Greensboro and then entered the University of North Carolina with the class of 1817. He completed his education by studying law with Archibald D. Murphey and set up an office in Wentworth in 1819. In 1821 Morehead had married Ann Eliza Lindsay of Greensboro; they had eight children. "Morehead represented Rockingham County in the 1821 session of the House of Commons and Guilford County for two successive sessions beginning in 1826. His political views were honed by his western upbringing and his early association with Archibald D. Murphey. As a westerner he witnessed the domination of a majority by a minority with special interests and saw the need for constitutional reform, and as an associate of Murphey he learned of the potential benefits of internal improvements, a stronger banking system, expanded education, and a government active in the public sector. As a delegate to the 1835 Constitutional Convention, he sided with his fellow westerners and fought for legislative representation based on population. As a proponent of education and the father of five daughters, he took upon himself the establishment in 1840 of Edgeworth Female Seminary. "Morehead's activity and high visibility made him a logical choice of the Whig Party which sought to continue the progressive program begun during the previous administration. Though popular enough to be elected governor in 1840 and again in 1842, Morehead found himself facing a legislature controlled by conservative Democrats. He pushed for a broad program of internal improvements but made little headway. His one achievement was a law establishing a school for the deaf. The blind, whose education he also advocated, were not admitted until years later; nevertheless, the long operating school for the sight-impaired still bears his name. "After his terms as governor, Morehead became the state's foremost promoter of railroads, particularly the North Carolina Railroad which he served as president from 1850 to 1855. He also invested in a cotton mill at Leaksville and other manufacturing enterprises, and he was on the board of trustees of the University of North Carolina. Morehead again represented Guilford County in the House in 1858-1859. He returned for the next session as a member of the state Senate. As the secession crisis mounted, Morehead favored maintaining the Union and attended the Washington "Peace Conference" hoping to avert the impending conflict. With its failure, he viewed secession as an unavoidable necessity and threw his allegiance to the South. He was elected as a delegate to the Confederate Provincial Congress in 1861 and served until it completed its work in 1862. His public service to his state was over, and he returned to Greensboro where he died on August 27, 1866. His grave remains in the yard of the [First Presbyterian Church, J-30}." This is marker number J-4 and it was erected in 1936 by the North Carolina State Historical Commission. [Review 2498 of 2024 - 3951 in North Carolina - 23510 overall]

Located in one of the busier parts of downtown Reidsville, I spotted this marker as I was parking…read moreand heading to dinner. It is easily visible on a very tall sign. The marker reads, "Governor, 1851-54, U.S. Senator, Congressman, member of peace conference, 1861, and of state conventions, 1861, 1875. Home stands 2 blocks east" Online, there is more information. "David Settle Reid, in addition to being governor, served in both houses of Congress. The oldest son of Reuben and Elizabeth Settle Reid, David Reid was born on April 19, 1813, in Rockingham County and was raised in a community that in time became the city of Reidsville. In 1829, at the age of sixteen, he was appointed postmaster of the new city. On December 19, 1850, Reid married Henrietta Settle, daughter of Thomas Settle Sr., and they had four children. "Through hard work, Reid rose quickly in wealth and popularity. In 1835, at the age of twenty-two, he achieved two goals, being elected both colonel of the county militia and a state senator. In time, he would become a leader of the Democratic Party. Reid played an influential role in passage of the 1839 public school law and the state's first public school opened in Rockingham County in 1840. Reid won his second bid for election to the U. S. House in 1843. There he supported the expansionist policies of President James K. Polk including statehood for Texas, resolution of the Oregon dispute, war with Mexico, and subsequent Mexican territorial cession. "As the Democratic choice for governor in 1848, Reid agreed to run only if permitted to introduce the issue of elimination of the property requirement to vote for state senators. Narrowly defeated by Charles Manly, Reid ran again in 1850 on the same issue, defeating Manly. Other planks in Reid's campaign called for "judicious" internal improvements, more support for public schools, and defense of Southern rights, a theme he emphasized in his inaugural address on January 1, 1851. While professing loyalty to the Union, Reid declared that the suppression of States' rights would violate the Constitution and negate such allegiance. "Reid's two terms as governor were marked by expanded internal improvements, appointment of Calvin H. Wiley as the first Superintendent of the Common Schools, initiation of the geological survey, and confirmation of land titles held by Cherokee Indians who had remained in North Carolina. Reid also proposed replacing the land and poll tax with one based on the value of one's estate, but it was not seriously considered by the legislature. "On November 24, 1854, the General Assembly elected David S. Reid to fill a vacancy in the U. S. Senate, and he turned over gubernatorial duties to Warren Winslow. During his term in the Senate he spoke in defense of States' rights, reflected in support for the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Defeated for re-election in 1858, Reid retired to private life, stepping back into the public arena occasionally. His last political endeavor came in the Convention of 1875 where, from behind the scenes, he directed Democratic Party activity and influenced constitutional reform. Reid suffered a severe stroke in May of 1881 that left him paralyzed. He fought failing health for a decade, dying on June 18, 1891. He was buried in Reidsville." This is marker number J-13. It was erected in 1939 by the Archives Conservation and Highway Departments. [Review 2486 of 2024 - 3939 in North Carolina - 23498 overall]

Went to go fishing with my son. There is a playground nearby, plenty of parking, and nice walking…read moretrails. Would come back to try to disk golf course.

A historic nature wonderland. This Alamance County park has hiking trails, disc golf, playground,…read morehistoric buildings, picnic shelters, visitor center, sand volleyball, outdoor basketball, historical homes and farm buildings, farm animals, and wildlife. Great history!

I visited this library for a cross stitch beginners class. I found that the meeting room had a good…read moreamount of space and the staff were very friendly. They have many different types of events and classes held on a weekly basis for all ages. I didn't check any books out but would definitely consider going back as this is a smaller branch and wasn't crowded at all.

Greensboro Public Library is a great place to spend time, study, and get things done. The staff is…read morealways friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and the environment is quiet and comfortable. They have a great selection of books and plenty of useful resources for the community. It's also a nice place to focus, learn something new, or simply relax and read. Definitely a great resource for Greensboro!