Spanish force landed and captured Beaufort, 1747. Driven away a few days later by local troops.
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The Confederate ironclad ram "Albemarle" sank the Union gunboat "Southfield", April 19, 1864, one mile N.E. in the Roanoke River.
The main line of Union defenses during the Battle of Plymouth, April 17-20, 1864, was built across the road at this point.
General Matt Ransom's brigade formed in line of battle near here in the final Confederate attack, April 20, 1864.
Location: US 64 at rest area in Plymouth
County: Washington
Original Date Cast: 1962
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Location: US 64/264 rest area northwest of Manteo
County: Dare
Original Date Cast: 1961
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Location: NC 345 south of junction with US 64/264
County: Dare
Original Date Cast: 1961
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Site of Confederate batteries on Pamlico River which enabled Gen. D. H. Hill's forces to besiege Washington in spring of 1863. 5 mi. E.
The town was burned and shelled by evacuating United States troops in April, 1864.
Confederate troops led by Gen. Robert F. Hoke, aided by ram Albemarle, retook Union-occupied town, April 17-20, 1864.