Black Jack, North Carolina
Black Jack | |
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  Black Jack Location in North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°30′07″N 77°14′52″W / 35.5018298°N 77.2477379°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pitt |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
Black Jack is an unincorporated community in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States.[1]
History
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Black Jack Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
Municipalities and communities of Pitt County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |