Pea Island Lifesavers

Only U.S. Lifesaving Station manned by black crew. Led by Richard Etheridge, 1880-1900. Operated near here.

Marker is on North Carolina Route 12 14.2 miles south of South Virginia Dare Trail (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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