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.