Murfreesboro Historical Association Collection: Murfreesboro, North Carolina, Historic Photographs, ca. 1890-1900, 1950s-1970s

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Murfreesboro Historical Association Collection: Murfreesboro, North Carolina, Historic Photographs, ca. 1890-1900, 1950s-1970s

1890-1979

https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/0691-006

This collection consists of original photographs, photographic prints (copies), negatives and proof sheets (ca. 1890-1900, 1950s -1970s) documenting history in and around the area of Murfreesboro, North Carolina. These consist primarily of images of businesses, buildings, boats and ferries, mills, cemeteries and gravestones, architectural features of interest, churches, schools, people and historical houses.

3.15 Cubic feet, 7 containers

eng, Latn

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11619784

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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Vaughan, Uriah, 1813-1890

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Colonel Uriah Vaughan was born on November 29, 1813, on his father's plantation near Murfreesboro, North Carolina. He apparently took on the title of Colonel himself, as no indication of military service could be found. Vaughan's parents were John Vaughan and Sarah (Rogers) Vaughan, both from Hertford County, North Carolina. Vaughan did not receive extensive education during his early years, and with a restless spirit, at age 15 he left school against his father's advice. Vaughan traveled to Mur...

Murfreesboro Historical Association (Murfreesboro, N.C.)

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The Murfreesboro Historical Association, Inc. was chartered in 1966. It had no property but it did have a small group of enthusiastic members determined to save the historic heritage of the town. Today, the Murfreesboro Historical Association has more than 300 members and its holdings include ten historic buildings, three museums and two cemeteries. The mission of the Murfreesboro Historical Association, Inc. is to preserve and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of the Town of ...