NC SC State Line Monument at Gum Swamp
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N 34° 48.361 W 079° 48.460
17S E 609061 N 3852179
Boundary marker set in 1905, about 15 miles NW of Gibson.
Waymark Code: WMMEY
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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A survey of the state line from western Robeson County (NC) to the Pee Dee River was commissioned by North and South Carolina in 1905. Thirty-seven granite markers were placed at intervals averaging one mile apart.

In 2005, the NC Geodetic Survey began searching to determine how many of the markers remain. The NCGS found this one and placed a witness post. GEOCACHING has found another one near Gibson, NC.

To reach the monument from the state line at US-177, go south about two miles. Turn right onto Langle Road, then right on Pleasant Hill Road. Marker will be on your right, about 54 feet east of the pavement.

Monumentation Type: Dressed stone

Monument Category: State boundary marker

Accessible to general public: yes

Historical significance:
In 2005, the NC Geodetic Survey invited GEOCACHING volunteers to join the search for the 100-year-old monuments. This is part of a state-wide program to document old survey markers.

County: Richmond

Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed

Monument Category (if other): Not listed

Explain Non-Public access: Not listed

USGS Quad: Not listed

NGS PID: Not listed

Other Coordinates: Not Listed

Other Coordinates details: Not listed

Approximate date of monument: Not listed

Monument Website: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.
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