Mackeys Ferry --- Mackeys North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Countrydragon
N 35° 55.851 W 076° 36.933
18S E 354261 N 3977484
Located on Mackeys Rd. and Mackeys Ferry Rd. in Mackeys NC
Waymark Code: WM82E0
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member drmellow
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Mackeys Ferry
1735-1938

Established by permission of King George II. Operated for 203 years making 8 mile trips from Mackeys to Edenton.

The largest vessel to operate was the John W. Garrett, a twin side wheel steamer 351 ft. x 41 ft. It carried railroad passengers, freight cars and had an on board restaurant. Was in operation from 1879-1910. Southern Terminus 1500 ft. E.

Washington Co. Bicentennial Commission 1999
Marker Name: Mackeys Ferry

Marker Type: City

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