Monthly Archives: January 2012

Winton Triangle’s Parker David Robbins Honored with Marker

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Marvin Jones

Intrepid, ground-breakers like Parker David Robbins brought forth a world that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. took and carried further.  Yesterday, the gains made by Dr. King, and those like him, paid back the favor because Robbins and Dr. King … Continue reading →

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Historical Maker for Parker D. Robbins set for Jan. 16

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Marvin Jones

The second of three highway historical markers nominated by the Chowan Discovery Group will be unveiled on January 16, 2012 at noon in Magnolia, NC.   The upcoming dedication program for the Parker David Robbins marker will begin at 9:30am … Continue reading →

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Parker David Robbins Portrait donated to the North Carolina History Museum

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Marvin Jones

Parker David Robbins was a leading figure of the Winton Triangle community.  A tintype of Robbins, previously unavailable to researchers, has been donated to the North Carolina History Museum by Jesse Dowe of Magnolia, NC.   Mr. Dowe is the owner … Continue reading →

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