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Spanish Attack (C-8)

Spanish force landed and captured Beaufort, 1747. Driven away a few days later by local troops.

Naval Action (BBB-8)

The Confederate ironclad ram "Albemarle" sank the Union gunboat "Southfield", April 19, 1864, one mile N.E. in the Roanoke River.

Union Earthworks (BBB-7)

The main line of Union defenses during the Battle of Plymouth, April 17-20, 1864, was built across the road at this point.

Ransom's Assault (BBB-5)

General Matt Ransom's brigade formed in line of battle near here in the final Confederate attack, April 20, 1864.

Battle of Plymouth (BB-6)

Location: US 64 at rest area in Plymouth
County: Washington
Original Date Cast: 1962

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Naval Battle of Roanoke (BB-5)

Location: US 64/264 rest area northwest of Manteo
County: Dare
Original Date Cast: 1961

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Battle of Roanoke Island (BB-4)

Location: NC 345 south of junction with US 64/264
County: Dare
Original Date Cast: 1961

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Fort Hill (B-17)

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.

Burning of Washington (B-16)

The town was burned and shelled by evacuating United States troops in April, 1864.

Battle of Plymouth (B-9)

Confederate troops led by Gen. Robert F. Hoke, aided by ram Albemarle, retook Union-occupied town, April 17-20, 1864.