Record #:

43958

Author(s):

NC Archives & History

Abstract:

Hammonds Hill Equal rights League was established in Edgecombe County in November 1866 as an outgrowth of the Freedmen's Convention in Raleigh in October 1866. The organization sought to counter citizenship limitations on African Americans then being imposed by the N.C. legislature, which had fallen back under control of pre-Civil War political forces. Hammond's League may be one of the best documented of its kind in North Carolina. A commemorative historical marker was dedicated in November 2023.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , January 2024, p48, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hammond's Hill Equal Rights League; Civil rights--Edgecombe County--Highway Historical Marker

Record #:

43957

Author(s):

Baker, Bryana Storm

Abstract:

The Janie F. Allsbrook Local History Room at Edgecombe Memorial Library recently celebrated it first anniversary. Pam Edmondson is the local history librarian. Roman Lear is director of the library. All sorts of records make up the history including the M.S. Brown Collection photographic archives.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , January 2024, p17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Local history; Libraries--Edgecombe County; Edgecombe County Memorial Library-- Local History Room

Record #:

43959

Author(s):

Walker, John H.

Abstract:

A structure associated with early textile manufacturing in Tarboro has been restored and moved to a location in rural Edgecombe County. In it final stages, Burlington Mills employed over 600 workers in Tarboro.

Source:

Welcome to Tarboro & Homes Magazine (F 264 T3 W4), Vol. Issue , January 2024, p46, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cotton mills--Tarboro; Water tank--Tarboro