Bought in France for N.C.
Bought in France for N.C. by Robt. Smith & Thos. Benbury agents for Governor Caswell. Brought to Edenton by Capt. Boritz on "The Holy Heart of Jesus" in 1778. Mounted on this spot 1861. Spiked and trunnions broken off by Federal Fleet 1862. Remounted 1928.
Marker is on E. Water Street near between Court St. and Colonial Ave.
Courtesy hmdb.org
