Havens Memorial Building - Washington NC
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 32.643 W 077° 03.596
18S E 313267 N 3935330
This building which served the thriving shipping industry of early Washington was built in the early 1800's by Jonathan Havens (1744-1828).
Waymark Code: WM138HE
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2020
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Havens Memorial Building-This building which served the thriving shipping industry of early Washington was built in the early 1800's by Jonathan Havens (1744-1828). Its restoration in 1979 was made possible by a gift from Jonathan Havens Moss in memory of the Havens family. It is dedicated to Jonathan Havens, his son Benjamin R. Havens (1810-1880), and the grandson Jonathan Havens (1855-1929).
Group that erected the marker: Historic Preservation Fund of North Carolina
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:
the intersection of West Main Street and Van Norden Street
Washington, NC USA
27889
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