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Jones County Named For Revolutionary Willie Jones (1741-1801)

6/12/2018

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Welcome to our first JCHS Blog Post!
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Jones County was formed in 1779 from Craven County and was named for North Carolina Revolutionary Willie Jones (1741-1801).  To learn more about him, please visit our Willie Jones biographies page.  Engraving by Max Rosenthal, Courtesy of North Carolina Museum of History.
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  • Welcome
  • About
    • History of the Jones County Historical Society
    • Current Officers and Board Members
    • Past Officers and Board Members
    • Founding Documents
  • Events
    • Annual Meeting
    • Annual Historical Sites Tour
  • Books
    • Order JCHS Architectural History Book
    • Patrons JCHS Architectural History Book
    • Reference Books
  • Photos
  • Blog
  • Become A Member
  • Email List
  • Links
    • Historical & Cultural Links
    • Jones County Highway Historical Markers
    • Jones County Maps
    • Willie Jones Biography
  • Contact