General James Robertson (1742-1814) "Father of Tennesse", Wake County, NC, USA
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James Robertson (June 28, 1742 – September 1, 1814) was an American explorer, soldier and Indian agent, and one of the founding fathers of the State of Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WMRWAA
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2016
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The text of the plaque reads:
"General James Robertson (1742-1814) "Father of Tennesse" led a delegation from Wake County across the North Carolina Mountains in 1771 and found Watauga, the first independent self government in North America.
The Wake County plantation where he lived lies 1 1/2 mile east of here on the Neuse River.
Erected by the Wake County Historical Society
1979"
Group that erected the marker: Wake County Historical Society
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
7600 Battle Bridge Road
Raleigh, NC USA
27610
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