NC-D89 Josiah Martin

Marker text: JOSIAH MARTIN

Last royal governor of North Carolina, 1771Ð75. Fearing capture, in June 1775 he sought refuge here. Fled offshore to HMS Cruizer in July.

Division of Archives and History, 1988

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Location: E Bay St near S Davis St, Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina

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