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for "Pitt County--History--Towns"
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As Pitt County becomes more urban, historic landmarks are disappearing. Pulling out an old map can help us remember the "obscure and unusual places" of Pitt County's past. Kammerer gives a large list of names of places and communities in Pitt County of which most no longer exist. This article features in particular, the towns of Keelsville, Toddy, and Maupin.
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32180
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This article features the communities of Jolly Old Field and Centresville, Pitt County. It mentions J. E. Spier, Major Smith, J. W. Quinerly, Dr. William Best, J. D. Miller, Fred Harding, Warren McLawhorn.
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32182
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This 1883 article features the community of Bells Ferry. It mentions Frank Bell, Samuel Smith, F. M. Pittman, A. F. Pittman, W. B. Hellen, Josh Manning, A. W. Allen, Capt. Ipock.
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32885
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32890
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New Ayden town officials were: A. L. Harrington, mayor; J. J. Stokes, Dr. J. Dixon, H. S. Hardee, J. B. Garris. R. W. Smith, town commissioners.
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32998
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33144
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J. P. Quinerly is building himself a large store at his place of business at Centreville, Pitt County.
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33163
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33280
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33651
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The firm of Porter & Galloway at Galloway’s Cross Roads, Pitt County.
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33872
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33949
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33957
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33970
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Mentions J. D. Jones fishing at Pitch Kettle; Lorenzo McGlowhorn thrown from his buggy; Buck Bland’s farm; J. F. J. McGlohorn purchased the John Elks farm near Bethany Church; O. C. Manning and Dock Smith moved into Ayden; Edwin Tripp married Annie Hearne in Conetoe; David Stokes promotes tonic.
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34018
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The post office in Pactolus, Pitt County was re-established and James G. Lewis was appointed postmaster.
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