At wilmington, it receives the northeast cape fear river and brunswick river, turns south, widening as an estuary and entering the atlantic approximately 3 miles 5 km west of cape fear. In midjanuary we headed to raven rock state park for a morning hike and picnic. In 1993 and 1994, the underwater archaeology unit of the n. Gerard combines history, biology, geology, politics, economics, and. With more than 250 historic photos and illustrations, as well as locator maps that identify where all of this great history happened, lovers of cape fear and north. The cape fear river is a 202mile 325 km long blackwater river in east central north carolina in the united states. It flows generally southeast past fayetteville, elizabethtown, and wilmington and enters the atlantic ocean at southport. Local scientists uncovered cape fear river genx story in the lab, the two analytic chemists from the epa used high resolution spectrometry to examine pieces of compounds unknown to them to detect replacement pfas. I first came across this report on the places where history happened on the cape fear river in the office of mary strickland at the north carolina maritime museum in southport a few years ago. James innes, hugh campbell, and william forbs were among the first highlanders to arrive. In down the wild cape fear, novelist and nonfiction writer philip gerard invites. Bonnet continues to operate off the mouth of the cape fear river. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the. At present 1996 north carolina has eight remaining lighthouses a good overview of nc lighthouses three lighthouses are located on the southern end of the cape fear river and can be seen from the southportfort fisher ferry.
During the colonial era, the river provided a principal transportation route to the interior of north carolina. Big lies in a small town by diane chamberlain, the adventures of george and mabel. And that congress shall also earnestly recommend to the several states, that the estates, rights. It contains such only as could be collected when this volume was bound1843.
Originally conceived in the 1980s as a way to generate more interest and tourism to the cape fear river. The area continued to grow, and the cape fear river continually played an. Join or renew now july 31st to be automatically entered to win a private boat trip with the riverkeeper kemp burdette on the cape fear river. Page 361 states a reconsideration and revision of all acts or laws regarding the premises, so as to render the said laws or acts perfectly consistent, not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which, on the return of the blessings of peace, should universally prevail. A chart of the entrance of cape fear river library of. Cape fear is a prominent headland jutting into the atlantic ocean from bald head island on the coast of north carolina in the southeastern united states. Local scientists uncovered cape fear river genx story. National weather service advanced hydrologic prediction service ahps. North carolina state university water quality scientist detlef knappe and graduate student catalina lopez at work in raleigh.
Cape fear river is a physical feature stream in brunswick county. The cape fear river basin hydrologic model is a powerful analysis tool that can be used to study the cape fear river basin as a comprehensive water resources system. Cape fear north carolina is a headland located on the eastern shore of the united states along the atlantic ocean. It flows into the atlantic ocean near cape fear, from which it takes its name. It joins the main channel of the cape fear at point peter, just north of downtown wilmington. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document.
Help cfrw preserve and protect the cape fear river, our drinking water source for future generations and become a member of cfrw today. River basins are divided up into subbasins 8digit hydrologic units. Geologically speaking, how old is the cape fear river. It is largely formed of barrier beaches and the silty outwash of the cape fear river as it drains the southeast coast of north carolina through an estuary south of wilmington. Home north carolina maps map of the cape fear river and the approaches to wilmington, n. This is always a must see when visiting wilmington. The region takes its name from the adjacent cape fear headland, as does the cape fear river which flows through the region and empties into the atlantic ocean near the cape. There are so many places that you can also stop and eat and shop, but also just sit and take it all in. The royal colony of north carolina the highland scots. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Bridging the cape fear river, december 1929 cape fear.
Down the wild cape fear philip gerard university of north. Cape fear jewelers offers original nautical designs and a variety of respected jewelry designers in gold, platinum, and sterling silver. Cape fear river physical feature stream in brunswick county. The cape fear river basin drains the middle portion of north carolina and includes portions of 26 counties and 115 municipalities. Cape fear river, river in central and southeastern north carolina, u. Cape fear museum collects, preserves and interprets objects relating to the history, science, and cultures of the lower cape fear. When the highlanders landed in north carolina, they disembarked at either brunswick or wilmington.
Early wilmington a 1735 land grant confirms a previous warrant of 640 acres to john watson in new hanover precinct opposite the thoroughfare. Wilmington, north carolina is the only city in the entire history of the united. Another unwelcome contaminant in the cape fear river. The scientists and historians involved were making a concerted effort to locate and identify the hundreds of historically relevent sites along north carolina s only river with direct access to the atlantic ocean. The first highlanders arrived in north carolina in 1729, and settled inland along the cape fear river. Malcolm fowlers map of pre1748 grants in bladencumberland county, nc opens in new tab colton map of 1855 1801 map of tweedside, the plantation of daniel mcneill of taynish location of roger mcneill meeting house on cape fear river. The lower cape fear historical society, located in wilmington, nc, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of wilmington. The primary coordinates for cape fear river places it within the nc 28461 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to.
The cape fear river is always stunning as you walk down the boardwalk. Lighthouses of the lower cape fear river federal point. Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river. Sometimes called the east branch, the northeast cape fear river flows from a point 2 miles south of mount olive in duplin county, past albertson and chinquapin in pender county. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.
Members enjoy fun gatherings with other members like our monthly seminars, cleanups, and. Army corps of engineers to conduct a historical survey of the cape fear river. In october 1662, the english explorer william hilton jr. The men claimed the mermaids swam up the cape fear river to preen in the freshwater. The cape fear river is always stunning as you walk down the. A river journey through the heart of north carolina. National weather service advanced hydrologic prediction. Before 1929, travelers had to take a ferry across the river. Locks are key 09252015 by denice patterson rieglewood fifteen feet above the water and perched on a twofoot wide gate, ranger tom charles swiftly spins one of eight wheels that raise and lower the butterfly valves that help to. Its a very rapid read, and a wellwritten concise history. During the early 1800s, the state of north carolina purchased stock in a few companies. Aug, 2015 bald head island, bhi, nc, cape fear, forts, lighthouse, indians, revolutionary war, civil war, pirates, and blockade runners. This trade paperback reprint of the books second addition will be a prized.
This commemorative ribbon marks the opening of the first bridge across the cape fear river, linking new hanover county and brunswick county. Cape fear river wilmington 2020 all you need to know. Cape fear jewelers is located in scenic downtown southport, nc. Academy acres albemarle albemarle county albemarle sound american appointed assembly baptists bern bill board british burrington cape fear cape fear river carolinians caswell catawba chapel hill charter church colonial records.
Can the riverbed be tested to determine how long it has flowed. Books have been written on the various chapters of cape fears history, but the. Chronicles of the cape fear river, 16601916 by james sprunt. Long journey of the highland scots the way we lived in. This short history of north carolina is a selective history, told from a very summary level, but thats not a criticism as much as simply a general observation. Ramseys tavern met a similar fate in the early 1900s, and the mermaid legend vanished from history. He has written or edited twentytwo books of north carolina and cape fear history. The cape fear river is fascinating to watch ripples and waves constantly travelling along. Sip coffee, have a cocktail or a meal along the river at one of the varied establishments and let the river take your mind on a voyage. This book tackles such important issues, and the blend of history and fiction is. Plummerhernandez kay lynn, who has been with cape fear river watch for 10. Cape fear river river, north carolina, united states. The cape fear river looks so peaceful as it flows southward past wilmington, on its.
The big book of the cape fear river federal point historic. Cape fear river is formed in central north carolina at the chathamlee county line by the convergence of the deep and haw rivers, flowing southeast and touching parts of harnett, cumberland, bladen, columbus, pender, brunswick, and new hanover counties before emptying into the atlantic ocean at cape fear part of bald head island south of wilmington. The official hydrograph at the top of this web page was made by a river forecaster using past rainfall and forecast rainfall for the next 48 hours. It is also one of four river basins completely within north carolina. Southport is located at the mouth of the cape fear river and has a rich maritime history. In support of this essential concept and our ongoing fight for clean water here at home, 5% of all rose water profits will be donated to support the efforts of cape fear river watch.
Eighteenthcentury north carolina timeline nc museum of. Book talk charles towne on the cape fear by jack fryar. It became the first statefunded internal improvement project to reap dividends. Readings, lectures, and book clubs in wilmington nc whats on. Among other things, the research team is investigating the presence of genx in waters of the cape fear river. The potential river level graphics are computer generated and most useful for rain expected beyond 48 hours. Historical voices also lend their wisdom to our understanding of this river, which has. One geologist estimates that the age of the lower cape fear drainage system might be estimated at around 2. The underlying rocks in the area formed nearly 400 million years ago through heat and pressure. With more than 250 historic photos and illustrations, as well as. Clean water isnt just one of two ingredients in rose water, its the basis for life. North carolina history and fiction collection books subjects cape fear river valley n.
This is a truly remarkable work, a shining example of tax dollars well spent. Attempts to explore and colonize north carolinas cape fear region now brunswick, new hanover, and other southeastern counties spanned 200 years prior to the permanent occupation of the area by english settlers. In the early 1700s the cape fear river below the fork was called the thoroughfare and the brunswick river was called the north west branch of the cape fear. Sadly, mermaids point was eventually flooded, leaving the mermaids nowhere to sit above the waters. Cape fear navigation company north carolina history project. England, france, and holland form a triple alliance against spain, and the resulting war leads to spanish raids on english colonists in north carolina.
One such company was the cape fear navigation company. Each map or group of maps is separated by a gray bar. While wilmington visitors will arguably enjoy the best views of the cape fear river, this distinctive river actually spreads out throughout most of the coastal and piedmont regions of north carolina, originating in the town of haywood, just north of greensboro, nc, and flowing all the way to the atlantic ocean. North carolina history of health digital collection. The answer isnt quite as simple as finding out what birthday to celebrate.