Black Jack, North Carolina

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Black Jack
Unincorporated community
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Black Jack
Location in North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°30′07″N77°14′52″W / 35.5018298°N 77.2477379°W / 35.5018298; -77.2477379
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Pitt
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)

Black Jack is an unincorporated community in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. [1]

History

During the American Civil War, on July 18, 1863, General Edward E. Potter led a small army from New Bern to destroy the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, passing through Black Jack. He also raided Greenville and Tarboro. A historical marker was placed in Black Jack. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Black Jack Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved August 8, 2024.


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