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John Motley Morehead

“Governor, 1841-45. An advocate for railroads & industrial development. Lived at Blandwood.”

State historical marker: J-4: John Motley Morehead 1796-1866

1 work in the index name this person, and 1 more are by them.

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The Morehead Awards

1956

Short film about the establishment of the Morehead Awards, named for John Motley Morehead III. The Morehead Awards provides merit-based scholarships to students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is …

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