Historical Marker
The Batteaux
Historical marker location:
15 Jackson Street Extension, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Jackson Street Extension and Roanoke Avenue (State Highway 48), on the right when traveling west.)
A Canal Era Workhorse.
North Carolina was the birthplace of both Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, and Ava Gardner, the famous Hollywood actress.