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Black Jack, North Carolina

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Black Jack
Black Jack is located in North Carolina
Black Jack
Black Jack
Location in North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°30′07″N 77°14′52″W / 35.5018298°N 77.2477379°W / 35.5018298; -77.2477379
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyPitt
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)

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

History

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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

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  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ "Black Jack Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-08-08.