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The town of
Averasboro (originally Averasburg), named after William Avera, was established in 1791 by the North Carolina General Assembly. It is located on the northern bank of the
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Avera bought McAllister Grist Mill and opened a tavern at the intersection of Old Stage Road and the ferry dock
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