Captain Otway Burns: Tar Heel Privateer, Legislator and Naval Hero of the War of 1812 tells of the remarkable life of a man who wreaked havoc on British shipping, cast key votes to establish counties, helped build Fort Macon, and constructed the first steamboat built in North Carolina. “It’s hard to describe this guy…
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Did the pirate Jean Lafitte retire to North Carolina?
North Carolina is a well-known retirement destination, offering everything from mountains to a beautiful coast and everything in between. While there have been some famous people to settle here after becoming famous, there are also some great legends and tall tales about others. One unsolved case is that of Jean Lafitte — a pirate, privateer,…