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Group or institution

North Carolina General Assembly

Events
9
Episodes
14
Years
1779–1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name North Carolina General Assembly, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Creation of Wayne County, North Carolina

    1779

    Role: Legislative body that established Wayne County

    1. November 2, 1779 · Wayne County, North CarolinaEstablishment of Wayne County from Dobbs County

      The North Carolina General Assembly created Wayne County from Dobbs County's western portion on November 2, 1779, naming it for General Anthony Wayne.

  2. Incorporation of Morgansborough, North Carolina

    1784

    Role: Legislature that incorporated the town

    1. 1784 · Morgansborough (later Morganton), Burke County, North CarolinaIncorporation of Morgansborough

      Morgansborough, named for Daniel Morgan, was chartered in 1784 as the first chartered town in western North Carolina; sources support only the year, not a specific act or date.

  3. North Carolina authorizes land for Pittsborough

    1787

    Role: Legislature authorizing the purchase of land for the county seat

    1. 1787 · Chatham County, North CarolinaLegislature authorizes land for the county seat

      In 1787 the North Carolina General Assembly barred a town on Mial Scurlock's land, where the courthouse stood, and authorized purchasing land for the county seat.

    2. 1787 · Pittsboro, North CarolinaPittsborough named county seat

      In 1787 Pittsboro was officially named the county seat of Chatham County, named for William Pitt the Younger, son of the Earl of Chatham.

  4. Founding of the University of North Carolina

    1789–1795

    Role: Chartering body

    1. 11 December 1789 · University of North CarolinaChartering of the University

      The North Carolina General Assembly chartered the University of North Carolina on December 11, 1789.

    2. 12 October 1793 · Chapel Hill, North CarolinaCornerstone Laid at Chapel Hill

      The university's cornerstone was laid at Chapel Hill on October 12, 1793, a site chosen for its central location within North Carolina.

    3. 1795 · University of North CarolinaEnrollment Begins

      The university began enrolling students in 1795, four years after its charter and two years after the cornerstone was laid.

  5. University of North Carolina Opens at Chapel Hill

    1789–1795

    Role: Chartering body of the university

    1. December 11, 1789 · Site of the university, chosen for its central location in North CarolinaChartering and Selection of Chapel Hill

      The North Carolina General Assembly chartered the university in December 1789, selecting Chapel Hill for its central location.

    2. 1795 · University of North Carolina at Chapel HillOpening to Students in 1795

      The university began enrolling students in 1795 at Chapel Hill, becoming one of the oldest public universities in the United States.

  6. North Carolina incorporates the North Carolina Railroad and the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road

    1849

    Role: Legislative Body

    1. 1849 · Legislative SessionDecisive Vote by Calvin Graves

      Senate President Calvin Graves cast the deciding vote for the railroad, ending his political career due to regional route decisions.

    2. January 27, 1849 · Legislative SessionIncorporation of North Carolina Railroad

      The North Carolina General Assembly incorporated the North Carolina Railroad on January 27, 1849, authorizing a line from Goldsboro to Charlotte.

  7. North Carolina charters the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad, 1854

    1854

    Role: Legislative Body

    1. January 20, 1854 · North CarolinaChartering and Organization of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company

      The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company was incorporated under an act ratified December 27, 1852, and was organized on January 20, 1854.

  8. North Carolina State University established

    1887

    Role: Founding Legislative Body

    1. March 7, 1887 · Raleigh, North CarolinaFounding of North Carolina A&M

      The North Carolina General Assembly established the college on March 7, 1887, in Raleigh, naming it North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.

  9. North Carolina General Assembly incorporates the town of Manteo

    1899

    Role: Legislative Body

    1. 1899 · Roanoke IslandIncorporation of Manteo

      The North Carolina General Assembly incorporated the town of Manteo in 1899, formalizing its status as a municipality.

Sources

  1. Wayne County, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  2. Morganton, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  3. Pittsboro, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-27
  4. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  5. North Carolina Railroad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  6. North Carolina General Assembly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-18
  7. North Carolina State University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
  8. Manteo, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07