Confederate Arms Factory, Jamestown, NC, USA
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NCDaywalker
N 36° 00.685 W 079° 55.767
17S E 596473 N 3985744
One of a series of historical markers in the City of Jamestown, NC. The markers give a lesson on the history of the area.
Waymark Code: WMX7XK
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2017
Views: 2
Marker Text:
"Confederate Arms Factory
The H.C. Lamb & Co. gun factory was located 1 mile Northwest. Owned by Henry Clarkson Lamb, Anderson Lamb, and F.J. Carpenter the firm manufactured approximately 700 rifles for the state of North Carolina. The firm also sold gun parts to the state arsenals in Raleigh and Florence.
Erected May 10, 1988, by the Col John Sloan Camp 1290 Sons of Confederate Veterans"
Marker Name: Confederate Arms Factory
Marker Type: Roadside
Required Waymark Photo: yes
Related Web Link: Not listed
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Not listed
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