Record #:

3395

Author(s):

Grant, Kathy

Abstract:

Settled by Quakers in the 1700s, the Perquimans River town changed its name in 1861 from Newby's Bridge to Belvidere. The river was an important route in the early days, but now most activity takes place at Layden's Supermarket or Red's Trading Post.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 65 Issue 3, Aug 1997, p10-11, il

Subject(s):

Belvidere--Description and travel