This marker is near the center of Murfreesboro and points out the birthplace of this local who went…read moreon to service his country and travel the world. It is marker number A-18 and it was erected in 1948 by the North Carolina Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. It has the same text on both sides, reading "Historian, legislator, superintendent U.S. Mint at Charlotte, state treasurer, minister to Nicaragua, born 1806 in brick house 300 yards north." John H. Wheeler was a lawyer, historian, and public servant whose career spanned law, politics, and diplomacy. Educated at Columbian College and the University of North Carolina, he served in the state legislature, led the Charlotte branch of the United States Mint, and was appointed ambassador to Nicaragua, though his tenure ended controversially after helping aid Tennessean William Walker's attempted coup within the nation. A prolific writer and Unionist during the Civil War, Wheeler published several historical works, helped found the North Carolina Historical Society, and spent his final years in Washington, D.C., where he died in 1882 and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. There is more information online. There is room to stop and pull over here to read the marker. [Review 1011 of 2025 - 4357 in North Carolina - 24565 overall]

This marker stands on the grounds of the Hertford County Courthouse and is easily spotted from…read moreUS-158. It points out the history of a Native American tribe that used to live nearby. The marker reads, "Village of the Meherrin Indians, an Iroquoian tribe, inhabited circa 1685-1727. Was located on the Meherrin River 2 1/2 miles north." It is marker A-77 and it was erected in 1992 by the Division of Archives and History. The Meherrin were an Iroquoian-speaking tribe native to the coastal plains of Virginia and North Carolina, closely related to the Tuscarora and Nottoway. Their first recorded contact with Europeans occurred in 1650 when Edward Bland visited their village near present-day Emporia, Virginia. They remained along the Meherrin River throughout the 1600s before relocating around 1691 to its mouth in North Carolina. Though the precise location of their village is unknown, historical records offer clues. The Meherrin later allied with the Tuscarora during the Tuscarora War and were implicated in the death of explorer John Lawson. As colonial expansion intensified, they petitioned North Carolina authorities for land protection in the 1720s, but by the 1730s, their population had dwindled to fewer than twenty families. By 1752, they were described as nearly extinct. Years later, archaeologist Lewis Binford investigated a site west of Parker's Ferry, known locally as "Old Town," believed to be a former Meherrin settlement. Despite damage from artifact collectors, Binford uncovered material evidence of Meherrin occupation. The site, and the oral traditions surrounding it, reflect the enduring presence of the Meherrin in regional memory. Their story is one of resilience in the face of displacement, and a reminder that even when a people's physical footprint fades, their cultural legacy can remain embedded in the landscape. [Review 923 of 2025 - 4327 in North Carolina - 24479 overall]

The Courtland Post Office is in an old brick building that has seen a better day. Some of the…read morelettering was askew and worn, which is an easy fix so I wish they would take more pride in the exterior. The inside was clean, well stocked and ready for business, however. I loved the vintage brass mail boxes, the wood paneling and the iron bars on the cashier window. The town of Courtland was previously named Southampton Courthouse and Jerusalem. Former postmistress Fannie Barrett is credited with suggesting the town's name to be changed to Courtland. Courtland has a rich history dating back to 1750, and is known for the trial of Nat Turner in 1831. The hours are M-F 8:30-4:30, Saturday 10-12:00, and the window closes for lunch from 1:30-2:30. John Ricks is listed as the postmaster at this branch which serves about 4,300 residents.

Yes, *that* Walter Reed. This marker points out that a famous physician lived here and also married…read morea woman from here in Murfreesboro. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Head of U.S. Yellow Fever Commission in Cuba, 1900-01. Lived here as a young man and married Emily Lawrence of this town." Walter Reed, born in Virginia in 1851, spent part of his early life in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, where his father served as a Methodist pastor. Reed entered the University of Virginia at just fifteen and graduated from its medical school at seventeen, later earning a second degree from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in New York. After working in public health in Brooklyn, he joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps in 1875, eventually rising to prominence as a pioneering bacteriologist. During the Spanish-American War, Reed led the fourth U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission in Cuba, where he conducted groundbreaking experiments that proved mosquitoes transmitted yellow fever. His work was notable not only for its scientific impact but also for introducing informed consent in human experimentation. Reed's findings revolutionized public health and disease control in tropical regions. He died in 1902 from complications of appendicitis and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His legacy lives on through the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Museum of Health and Medicine, institutions that honor his contributions to medicine and public health. [Review 925 of 2025 - 4329 in North Carolina - 24481 overall]

I have only visited city hall during personal property tax season... I'm not a fan of giving the…read morecity hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of dollars but I guess it has to be done. Nevertheless usually when I go it's either the Monday before the last day the day before the last day or on the last day to pay, this year it was December 5th. I must say the line moved swiftly. The staff is courteous and helpful also. Clean inside... I never had an issue parking, but pack your patience it can be a little struggle finding a parking space. But I'm in and out within 10 minutes or less. Have fun and enjoy life :)

Very nice new facilities. Can't believe for the first time I've been in the city and been in and…read moreout and such a quick time. Good customer service.

This building is so cool!! Dating back to the 1800's, this post office delivers! Well, it used to!…read more What a beautiful work of architectural charm! The Drewryville post office became damaged when a fire in an adjacent building caught fire in 2018. Plans to renovate and reopen the post office have been underway since and I'm sure the 750+ residents would love to see this historic landmark refurbished soon. There's been some indication that a new building may house the post office, but it would be a shame to move it from this beloved spot. If you get a chance to come to this small town, you'll want to take the time to visit this unique structure. We loved peering through the windows at the antique fixtures, the brass mailboxes, the marble counters... incredible. Post offices services are temporarily being offered at a small mobile van across the street from this building. It has minimal hours and it's rather inconvenient to the residents. Here's hoping this post office rises from the ashes and returns to its epic former glory!

This marker is on US 58, west of Virginia Beach. It is on the south side of the highway at the…read moreintersection with Lummis Road. It reads, "George Fox, founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), visited this area in 1672 during a missionary journey to Virginia and North Carolina. His visit encouraged Friends who had settled nearby and led to the organization of Somerton Friends Meeting. Members conducted worship in private homes and later built a meetinghouse three miles southwest of here. The Somerton meetinghouse, along with a nearby school for African Americans, was burned in 1866. The congregation constructed its current building on the same site in 1869. Somerton is the oldest active Quaker meeting in Virginia." [Review 11879 overall, 1661 of 2019.]

The Brady C Jefcoat Museum is located in Murfreesboro, NC. There is parking for the museum on the…read morestreet. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is currently $10. The museum is located in the old Murfreesboro High School and all three floors are used for the museum. Stairs are the only way to get to the other levels. The elevator appeared out of order. The building is showing its age and needs some maintenance and upkeep. The restroom sink did not have water and did not appear very clean. Some of the rooms had mold or mildew on the walls. Brady Jefcoat was a collector and collected everything you can think of from phonographs to tools to taxidermy to washing machines to toasters to butter churns to telephones to records to bedpans to toilets to toasters. The museum holds all 17,000 items he collected. Every inch of space in the building is filled with the collections from the hallways to the stairwells. I enjoyed aspects of the museum as there were some unique items and the overabundance of some items made the museum unique. Some of the items were labeled so that was helpful. I liked the first room the best with the sofa from Gone With the Wind and the harp. Some of the rooms are so filled with items that it is overwhelming. But there is something special with the everyday items in the collection as the variety of items shows how everyday people lived and how much has changed with technology and innovation. I think a visit to the museum will have something for everyone to enjoy.

This is an amazing museum. It's not like your typical one, very unusual. It's Mr. Brady Jefcoats…read morepersonal collection. He collected anything that tickled his fancy, and then he collect all types of that item. I was told it takes 3 hours to go through, at first, we were like "yea, right, 15 minutes and I'm outa here". Well, we were wrong. He has the largest collection of phonographs/victrolas around, music boxes, toasters, pipes/cigar making items, bedpans, toilets, bathtubs, tape meastures, office suppies, guns, washing machines/boards. Have to see to believe. I've been in a lot of museums, and this one is one of my tops. It is guided $8/person; and you can't wonder freely due to many items could be stolen. So plan accordingly to the hours open, and give yourself at least 3 hours to go through. Talk about a trip down memory lane!