James C. Dobbin

Marker Number 3
Marker Text Secretary of United States Navy, 1853-57. Helped found State Hospital for Insane. Home one block north.
Location US 401 Business (Raeford Road) in Fayetteville
Area Downtown Fayetteville
Description

James Dobbin, Born in Fayetteville in 1814, served the state and country as legislator, congressman and as secretary of the Navy.  He is buried at Cross Creek Cemetery.

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