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Highway Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony of Dr. Nicholas Franklin Roberts Sr.

The Town of Seaboard & TheNC Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources Presents The Highway Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony of Dr. Nicholas Franklin Roberts Sr. at 11 AM on Saturday, September 16 102 West Central Street in Seaboard (Town Hall lawn).

NC Civil Rights Trail Marker Dedication and Unveiling for James H. Jones

The NC Civil Rights Trail Marker Dedication and Unveiling for James H. Jones took place on June 6th, 2023 at Northampton County Central Services located on 701 N. Church Street, Jackson, NC 27845.

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James H. Jones Inducted onto the NC Civil Rights Trail

James H. Jones Inducted onto the NC Civil Rights Trail

[Jackson], N.C. -James H. Jones was a fanner who in 1971 became Northampton County's first black school board representative. He played a pivotal role in the integration of the County's local schools during the 1960s and 70s. Later, in 1980, his vision and leadership as North Carolina's First Black School Board Chairman introduced a new era in education and had a marked effect on racial progress in the State. Recognizing his extraordinary achievements, in 2014, he was posthumously inducted into the Educators Hall of Fame at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. Subsequently, 2015 saw the release of the award-winning documentary film, Chairman Jones-An Improbable Leader, produced by his daughter Anna Jones. https://chairmanjones.com/

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Lafayette Trail Marker

Lafayette Trail Marker Dedication Ceremony

Good morning! On behalf of the mayor, the Jackson Town Board of Commissioners, and the people of Jackson, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the official Lafayette Trail Marker Dedication Ceremony.

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Odom Shooting Range in Jackson, NC

Odom Shooting Range in Jackson, NC

The Odom Shooting Range is located in Jackson, North Carolina in Northampton County. The range features a 100-yard rifle range with eight shooting stations, a 25-yard pistol range with eight shooting stations, and a 3-D target archery range with six shooting stations.

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Contact Details

127 West Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1035
Jackson, NC 27845
252-534-0331
252-534-1739
dick.collier@nhcnc.net

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127 West Jefferson Street
Jackson, NC 27845
252-534-0331
dick.collier@nhcnc.net

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