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Bahama

It ain't pronounced like the Caribbean islands. Small community in northern Durham county whose name derives from an amalgamation of the last names of the early families in the area. (Ball, Harris, Mangum.)
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Bahama Depot

Bahama train depot, 1950s. (Courtesy Robby Delius)
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Us Post Office - Bahama

Dedication of the then-new Bahama post office, 04.17.66. (Courtesy The Herald-Sun Newspaper)
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1519 Bahama Road

1519 Bahama Road
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Lyon Ellis House - 1623 Bahama Road

The first house constructed in Bahama with a bathroom, the Lyon-Ellis house was built as a physician's home and office.
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Mount Bethel United Methodist Church

This church body dates back to the 18th century in Bahama, and has been on this site since 1901. This structure was built in 1949, replacing the 1901 church.
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1523 Bahama Road

1523 Bahama Road, 10.26.08
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Hamp Umstead House - 1505 Bahama Road

Hamp Umstead's house, built in 1912, has a large wrap-around porch and four-gabled hipped roof. It was restored in the early 2000s.
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1501 Bahama Road

1501 Bahama Road, 10.26.08
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Umstead-Roberts House - 1502 Bahama Road

An Umstead family house built in 1914, a large wrap-around porch has been removed.
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