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Fought, Feb. 20-21, 1865, between U.S. Colored Troops and Confederates. Last engagement before the fall of Wilmington. Earthworks 300 yds. N.E.

Retreating after Battle of Guilford Courthouse, en route to Wilmington, passed near here with his army in April 1781.

A Spanish expedition captured the town of Brunswick, 1748, during King George's War, but was soon driven away by the colonial militia.

Revolutionary leader, Whig colonel in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, 1776. His grave is 9 miles northeast.

First battle of American Revolution fought in N.C. on Feb. 27, 1776. Was a Patriot victory. National Park Service Battlefield 5 miles SW.

Large map marker with extended text, which follows:

Smaller map marker approved and cast in 1962. A more complete map marker stands in the park at the foot of East Front Street on the waterfront in New Bern. The text of this sign, one designed to complement other markers dedicated to the Battle of New Bern, follows.

Union artillery was placed in this area during the siege of Fort Macon, March 23-April 26, 1862.

Federal gunboat Ellis attacked this town Nov. 23, 1862, then ran aground downstream. It was abandoned under Confederate crossfire.

United States troops led by Gen. Ambrose Burnside took New Bern, March 14, 1862. City was occupied for duration of the war.