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White Oak Township - Wake Cemetery Census C. 1978. Includes the town of Apex and portions of Cary. Digitization of the Survey is a collaboration of Upchurch and Allied Families Assn. and the Wake County Genealogical Society. Visit the WCGS Website- https://wakecogen.org to cross reference this information with survey images.
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Original Survey Team: Edna E. and C. V. Friddle, chr., Apex Historical Society members: Shirley Harris, Buddy Holland, Dorothy Jordan, Mary Lee Tunstall. Also: Lumum Hortos Jr. of Apex; Gerald Manard of Cary, Robert P. Upchurch, AZ/now MO; Pete and Nancy L. Walker of Apex. Survey Coordinator: Irene O. Kittinger
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Digitization, GPS and Links completed by Cyndi Deal
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See State Road and Highway listings below for reference. (Accurate at time of original survey).
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Online Links
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Cemetery Name TownshipNotesOriginal DirectionsGPSFind a Grave Cemetery CensusOther
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APEX CEMETERYWhite OakFrom S. Salem St. go NW .2 mi on NC 55 to Upchurch St. on right. NE quadrant. 35.72875, -78.85617https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2157926/apex-cemeteryhttps://www.cemeterycensus.org/nc/wake/cem014.htmhttp://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/apex_city/index.htm
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APEX FIRST BAPTIST #1White Oak African American. Originally Union Chapel Church Cemetery.From NC 55 go S on S. Salem St. and turn S on SR 1153 (Tingen / Old Holly Springs Rds). Proceed .6 mi. E side. 35.71520, -78.85886https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2354810/apex-first-baptist-church-cemetery-%231https://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem199.htm
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APEX FIRST BAPTIST #2 African American. Not in original Survey. Location only.Located at the corner of E. Williams St. and Eddie Creek Drive in Apex.35.68951, -78.83320https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2234044/apex-first-baptist-church-cemetery-%232https://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem015.htmhttp://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/apex/index.htm
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BALDWIN/STEWARTWhite Oak African American.From NC 55 go S. on S. Salem St. and turn S on SR 1153 (Tingen / Old Holly Springs Rds). Proceed .4 mi, just beyond school. E side.35.71884, -78.85601https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2228601/baldwin-family-cemetery
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BULLOCK, Wm. R./MILLS, John AddisonWhite OakOn US 64 go 2.3 mi west beyond NC 55 and turn N on SR 1601 (Jenks Rd) and proceed easterly to SR 1603 (Wimberly Rd.). On SR 1603 (Wimberly Rd.) go north miles to last house on right before SR 1605 ( Green Level Rd. W). Two-part cemetery back of house. 35.77255980265229, -78.92718119985604 * marked to intersection Wimberly and Green Level Rds. More info needed as the area has been developed since the original directions were recorded.None Found
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CLEMENTWhite OakFrom US 64, go N 2.7 mi on NC 55 to SR 1614 (Salem Church Rd), then W 1.8 mi. Beaver Dam Rd. is right fork of SR 1615 (High House Rd.). Still unlocated; long-time residents have no knowledge of cemetery.35.781249258497056, -78.89995152435479 *marked to intersection Beaver Dam and Green Level W Rds. More info is needed.None Found
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GREEN LEVEL BAPTISTWhite OakNo survey forms From US 64 go N 2.7 mi on NC 55 to SR 1615 (High House Rd.), then 2 mi W. Take right fork on Beaver Dam Rd. to SR 1600 (Green Level Church Rd.). Church on W side. Cemetery on S side of church. 35.78178, -78.90511https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2153144/green-level-baptist-church-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem063.htmhttp://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/greenlevel/index.htm
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HILLIARD, Ezekiel familyWhite OakFrom US 64 go N .3 mi on NC 55 to SR 1621 (Green Hope School Rd) and go W 1.6 mi. N side. 35.80070098444916, -78.89421698049449 *marked to intersection Green Hope School Rd and Green Level Greenway. Too much development to pin down spot. If lucky it will be preserved near the Pool/Clubhouse grounds.None Found
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HORTON/RICHARDSON White OakAfrican American.To be located.Need more informationNone Found
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HOWELL, Jesse Jr.White OakOn US 64 go W 3.8 mi beyond NC 55. In field 100+ ft. N side of road (obelisk).35.742093499336654, -78.94308754359918 * marked to pt described. It is intersection of US64 and Two Ponds Lane. See directions. (private property)None Found
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HUNTER, TrubieWhite OakNo survey forms From NC 55 go S 2 mi on S. Salem St./Old US 1. Turn left on private road across railroad tracks to farm house; on right of house. Ask permission.Need more informationNone Found
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JENKS, Hinton/MILLS, Sidney N.White OakNote more grave listing included in the original images than appear at F/G.On US 64 go 2.3 W of NC 55 and turn N on SR 1601 (Jenks Rd). Proceed .5 mi easterly to SR 1603 (Wimberly Rd.) (dead ends from NW). In field (on easterly diagonal opposite SR 1603 (Wimberly Rd.) some 100 ft. on St side of SR 1601 (Jenks Rd). 35.74941, -78.90935https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2691608/jenks-family-cemetery
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JENKS, JohnWhite OakFrom US 64 go northerly on SR 1600 (Green Level Church Rd.), cross SR 1601 (Jenks Rd) and proceed .7 mi. Cem on W side some 60 yds, to the right of upgrade of fairly open land; no easily visible. Some stones appear to be missing that were on an earlier survey.35.76366900418937, -78.90200914819438 * marked to pt that is .7 mi from intersection of Jenks and Green Level Ch Rds. See description.None Found
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JOHNSON, John Samuel; son Wm C. "Kit" and othersWhite OakFrom US 64 go N 2.7 mi on NC 55 to SR 1615 (High House Rd.), then W .2 mi to heavily wooded area on S side. Walk about 165 ft into overgrown path; turn right on overgrown truck path and go ca 30 ft. Cemetery on both sides of path.35.78719087467528, -78.8745237506474 * marked to pt that is .2 mi W from intersection of NC55 and High House Rd. (Going west is now Green Level W). See directions. Site may have been displaced by development.None Found
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LEVEL GROVE White Oakperhaps once a community cemetery (Jones/Thomas/Stephens/etc.)From US 1 go 2 mi S on NC 55 to SR 1301 (Sunset Lake Rd) and proceed east 1.5 mi to SR 1302. NW quadrant.35.68000, -78.80942https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2444512/level-grove-cemeteryhttps://peoplelegacy.com/cemetery/level_grove_cemetery-0s6k11/
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LUTHERForms, but not on original index. 0ne grave, child of Mr and Mrs Oscar Luther.From intersection of NC55 and Salem St, go S 2/10 mi to SR 1156 (Tingen Rd). Go 1.4 mi down Tingen Rd, then bear right when it becomes a dirt road. Go 4/10 mi to abandoned house on left side of the road. Grave is about 45 ft from road and to right of driveway.35.70556447095708, -78.86815632082876 *marked to pt described. See directions. None Found
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MANN. Silas Q.White OakFrom N. Salem St., go E .3 mi on Hunter St. to SR 1435 (Old Raleigh Rd.) and proceed .3 mi to house #1210 on S side. In back of house. Private property; ask permission.35.73422964473527, -78.83794548925361 *marked to 1210 Old Raleigh Rd. See directions.None Found
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MATTHEWS, C.W.White Oak African American.From N. Salem St. go 2.6 mi E on Center St. / SR 1010 (Ten-Ten Rd.). Cem on N side of SR 1379 (Penny Rd.) near where it forks off SR 1010 (Ten-Ten Rd.).35.71583, -78.81028 https://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem003.htmhttps://peoplelegacy.com/cemetery/matthews_cemetery-7Q4801/
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MATTHEWS. W. C. White Oak African American.From N. Salem St. go 3 mi E on Center Street / SR 1010 (Ten-Ten Rd.). N side; wooden fence. 35.70865, -78.80685https://peoplelegacy.com/cemetery/matthews_family_2_cemetery-5i3a11/
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MAYNARD. AmosWhite OakWithin the Park Village subdivision.From US 65 / N. Salem St., go 1.9 mi N on SR 1613 (Davis Dr.) to Park Village subd., west side. Turn in and go one block, then right on Halls Mill Dr. and at end of block, right onto Silk Hope Dr. Go some 50 feet and up slight embankment on right. Wooden fence. 35.77411622120621, -78.84781927632724 *marked to pt described in directions. Cemetery is on the right. See directions.None Found
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MILLS/GOODWIN White OakOn US 64 go 3 mi W past NC 55 to first dirt road/private driveway beyond SR 1602 (Goodwin Rd.), N side, cinderblock house. Go through yard, but ask permission. 35.74385269721838, -78.92574681106821 *marked to private driveway off US64 described in directions.None Found
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MILLS, Hilliard/SEARS, John BarbeeWhite OakNo survey forms From S. Salem St. go .8 mi NW on NC 55 to SR 1160 (Olive Chapel Rd.) and go W 1.9 mi to SR 1163 (Kelly Rd.). At SW quadrant go some 50 ft into clump of trees. Stones fallen; bad condition. 35.73471134025131, -78.89629313381748 * marked to SW quadrant of intersection of Olive Chapel and Kelly Rds. See directions.None Found
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MORGAN. Wesley Bray/GOSS, W.M./others White OakOriginal cemetery of Good Hope Baptist. (referred to as Morgan Cemetery on survey form.) Cemetery is neglected. Cemetery Census has a bigger list of graves than survey forms.From US 64 go N 5 mi on NC 55 to SR 1624 (Carpenter Fire Station Rd.), then W .6 mi. N side.35.82378, -78.88439https://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem334.htmhttps://peoplelegacy.com/cemetery/old_good_hope_church-074121/
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OLD BAUCOMDestroyedOn Greenlevel Rd/SR 1600, about 1.5 mi N of Green Level Church.35.80305171633767, -78.90173662917452 * marked to pt that is 1.5 mi N of Green Level Church on Green Level Church Rd.None Found
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OLD METHODIST CHURCHWhite OakAt 100 block Salem St., go NW .1 mi on Saunders St. Top of hill on right (NE).35.73242799608176, -78.85258722366714 * marked to pt describe on Saunders St. See directions.None Found
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OLD MILLSWhite Oakaka Nathan Mills Cemetery. This family is detailed in the Naaman Mills Narrative at Allied Families starting on page 6. https://www.alliedfamilies.com/uploads/1/3/1/8/13181256/naaman_mills_narrative.pdfFrom US 64 go N .9 mi on NC 55 to SR 1601 (Jenks Rd), then 2.3 mi W to SR 1603 (Wimberly Rd.), s.1 mi NW to SR 1604 (dirt road) and W .1 mi to unmarked private dirt road on S side. 200 yrds on W side.35.76358, -78.92800https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2160915/mills-family-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem119.htmhttp://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/wake/cemeteries/mills01.txt
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OLIVE CHAPEL CHURCHWhite OakNo survey forms From S. Salem St. go NW .8 mi on NC 55 to SR 1160 (Olive Chapel Rd.) and turn W. Proceed 5 mi, ending at SR 1141 ( New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.). Church directly across. Two-part cemetery: SE corner of the two roadsd and S of church along W side of SR 1141 ( New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.).35.73031, -78.94840https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2131489/olive-chapel-baptist-church-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem141.htmhttp://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/wake/cemeteries/olive02.txt
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PASSMORE / ROGERS / WILSONWhite OakCalled Wilson Cemetery online. * Moved from original site. See forms. News paper article about relocation lists graves not on survey. See note #9 at end of survey page 2. Relocation was not done correctly. Cemetery in very poor condition do to developer carelessness.From N. Salem St. go E 1.4 mi on Center St. / SR 1010 (Ten-Ten Rd.). NE side; wooden fence. Graves were moved from within the Waterford Green subdivision. 35.72550, -78.82667https://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem216.htmhttps://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/wilson/index.htm
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PEARSON. MarshallWhite OakFrom S. Salem St., go NW .8 mi on NC 55 and turn W on SR 1160 (Olive Chapel Rd.). Proceed .8 mi to White Dogwood Rd. (S side) and turn into subd. Go .4 mi and turn right onto Red Twig Rd. Go one block to Gigantea Lane (cul-de-sac). Back of house #1200.35.73394336074119, -78.87968579311045 *marked to 1200 Gigantea Lane. (private property, behind house on cul-de-sac)None Found
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PERRY/GLOVERForms, but not on original index. This Perry Glover Cemetery graves are listed online with the Salem Church graves, but is a small family cemetery set apart from the main church cemetery. This is not the Perry Glover cemetery listed at Find a Grave in a rural setting.From Apex, North Salem St. at US 64, go north on SR 1613 (Davis Dr.) .4 miles to SR 1614 (Salem Church Rd). On SR 1614 (Salem Church Rd), go .1 mi to Salem Baptist Church. Cem on left roadside in from of church. NOT part of church cem, but a private cem.35.75444, -78.84583 * Mapped to Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. See Notes for reasons.https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2255479/salem-baptist-church-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem171.htmhttps://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/salem/index.htm
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ROGERS, Hilliard G.White OakFollow directions to White Oak Baptist Church. Beyond church and before RR tracks trail, an overgrown road to the E leads to overgrown field. Follow field around to the right to large oak tree. 35.7843504170963, -78.92245621847772 * marked to intersection of White Oak Church Rd and RR trail (now American Tobacco Trail). Unable to pin point. See directions.None Found
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ROLLINS/PATRICK/HOLLANDWhite OakFrom NC 55, go .2.4 mi on S. Salem St./Old US 1 SW to first private driveway on left past SR 1163 (Kelly Rd.), cross railroad tracks and go .1 mi to farm house. Turn right onto farm road, go a few feet and turn a sharp left. In heavily wooded thicket on left. Ask permission. 35.70683330052536, -78.88235277846 * Marked to intersection Kelly Rd and Salem St. See directions. This area has changed due to development. It may not still be here.None Found
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SALEM BAPTISTWhite Oak1200 Salem Church Rd, Apex.From N. Salem St. go under US 64 and N .4 mi on SR 1613 (Davis Dr.), cross RR onto SR 1614 (Salem Church Rd) and proceed .1 mi. E side; both sides of church.35.75444, -78.84583https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2255479/salem-baptist-church-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem171.htmhttps://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/salem/index.htm
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STONE/MANGUMForms, but not on original index. May have been moved. Added 01/2022Unable to locate. Said to be located on SR 1615 which is High House Rd. east of Cary and Green Level West Rd. West of Cary.35.78772978223284, -78.87057831700167 * marked to pt where NC55, High House and Green Level West Rds interesect. Need more info.None Found
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UNKNOWNWhite OakWIMBERLY farm known to have had a graveyard. (**probably the one at the attached f/g link based on location.)(Original directions may be inaccurate -From US 64 to 1.5 mi N on NC 55, then W at SR 1609.) F/G directions - ff of NC Highway 55 and on Jenks Rd. It was on the north side of Jenks Road about 1 mile off of Highway 55.https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2310936/zachariah-wimberley's-farm-cemetery
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UPCHURCH, JohnWhite Oak2 graves in wire fence. Stones toppled.From S. Salem St. go NW .8 mi on NC 55 to SR 1160 (Olive Chapel Rd.), then 5 mi W on SR 1141 ( New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.), then S .6 mi. In pines E side 30 ft.; N side of brick house, partial iron fence. 35.72316661190808, -78.95143909591238 * marked to pt at pines on N side of house off New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd. See directions.None Found
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UPCHURCH, Sims White OakOn original index, not surveyed.On US 64 go W .4 from NC 55 and turn N on SR 1600 (Green Level Church Rd.), then 2.6 mi to SR 1605 ( Green Level Rd. W). Go 1.8 mi to SR 1759 (dirt road N side) and then .5 mi. to curve near end of road. Iron fence 10 ft. on E side. 35.77926478507535, -78.93251748369525 * marked to pt on Jacobs Creek Ln that fits descriptio. Cemetery should be on E side. Unclear if this is correct as Batchelor road forks and the curve may refer to to the western leg of Batchelor before it becomes new subdv road Knotty Oakes Dr. See directions.https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2507960/upchurch-family-cemetery
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WALDEN, L.W. White OakAfrican American.From S. Salem St., go E .6 mi on NC 55 (Williams St.) to shopping center on S side. Behind house; accessible from SE corner of parking lot. 35.72316058595953, -78.8455915264741 * marked to intersection Williams and James Streets. Cemetery would have been on the SW side of Williams St. Need more info to tell which shopping center is focus. See directions.https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2642705/walden-family-cemetery
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WHITEHEADAfrican American. Forms, but not on original index. Moved somewhere from original location at intersection of NC55 and Green Level West Rd when the intersection was changed. See detailed notes on survey form.Original location was on corner of NC55 and SR 1605/ Green Level West Rd.35.78787828077318, -78.87101427865572 * marked to intersection of NC 55 and Green Level West Rd. No indication of which corner. Heavy development.None Found
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WHITE OAK BAPTIST White OakAfrican American.On US 64 go W .4 mi beyond NC 55 to SR 1600 (Green Level Church Rd.), then N 2.6 mi to SR 1605 ( Green Level Rd. W). Proceed W 1 mi to SR 1606, then N .1 mi. E side.35.77751, -78.91917https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2139991/white-oak-baptist-church-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem207.htmhttps://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/whiteoak/index.htm
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WOMACK, MarshallWhite OakMoved from original site. A Wilson family moved to Apex Cemetery.Moved from Waterford Green Subd. to the new graveyard on SR 1010 (Ten-Ten Rd.) (see PASSMORE).35.72550, -78.82667None Found
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WOMBLEWhite OakOn US 64 go .4 mi W of NC 55 to SR 1600 (Green Level Church Rd.) and go northerly 1.5 mi. Cemetery on left 100 yds. in field35.76661771681707, -78.90200087918676 * marked to pt described on Green Level Church Rd. See directionsNone Found
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WOMBLE, John/COUNCIL, Enfield/MILLS, Nathan M.White OakSee survey forms. From US 64 go N .9 mi on NC 55 to SR 1601 (Jenks Rd), tur W and go .3 mi. N side. 35.76089, -78.87929https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1966219/womble-cemeteryhttps://cemeterycensus.com/nc/wake/cem217.htmhttps://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/womble/womble.htm
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YATES, parents of Matthew T. (and others?)White OakNo markers.From NC 55 go W .4 mi on US 64 to SR 1600 (Green Level Church Rd.), N 2.6 mi to SR 1604, W 1.8 mi to SR 1759 ( Batchelor Rd) and N .1 mi. Cemetery in first clump of trees on left. (no markers).35.77290873182943, -78.93321893797322 *Marked to pt on Batchelor Rd described in directions. See directions.None Found
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YATES/?LEWTERWhite OakHurst on original survey forms. At Wake Chatham line.From US 64 go N 3.8 mi on NC55 to SR 1621 (Green Hope School Rd), W 1.3 mi to Old Place Rd. (dirt road on left), private road with gate. On right .3 mi. Metal fence.35.80189275351771, -78.8923854005602 *marked to intersection Green Hope School and Old Place Rds. See directions.None Found
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State Rd. No. and Current Name
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1010 Ten-Ten Rd.
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1011 Salem St., Apex / Old US 1
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1141 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.
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1153 Tingen/Old Holly Springs Rds.
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1160 Olive Chapel Rd.
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1163 Kelly Rd.
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1170 Pleasant Plains Rd.
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1300 Kildaire Farm Rd.
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1301 Sunset Lake Rd.
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1379 Penny Rd.
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1435 Old Raleigh Rd.
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1600 Green Level Church Rd.
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1601 Jenks Rd.
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1602 Goodwin Rd.
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1603 Wimberly Rd.
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1605 Green Level Rd. W
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1606 White Oak Church Rd.
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1613 Davis Dr.
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1614 Salem Church Rd.
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1615 High House Rd.
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1621 Green Hope School Rd.
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1624 Carpenter Fire Station Rd.
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1759 Batchelor Rd.
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National and State Highwavs as in bounds of White Oak twp
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US 1
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US 64
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NC 55
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