Topics Related to Civil War

Hoke's Final Line (BBB-4)

The extreme left flank of Confederate General Robt. F. Hoke's brigade was formed a few yds. N. just before the final attack, April 20, 1864.

Confederate Channel Obstructions (BBB-3)

Wood pilings placed to stop Federal fleet in Croatan Sound, still visible at low tide. Remains are 2 1/2 mi. W.

Fort Bartow (BBB-2)

Confederate earth fort mounting nine guns. Bombarded by Federal fleet February 7, 1862. Earthworks 2 1/2 mi. W.

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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African Americans Defend Washington (B-74)

Prior to formation of 1st N.C. Colored Volunteers about 100 black men were armed to aid Union forces during the siege of Washington in 1863.

Freedmen's Colony (B-71)

The first refugee slave community in N.C. Est. in 1863 by Union troops. It operated until 1867 on land nearby, extending S.

Fort Blanchard (B-64)

Confederate earth fort mounting four guns. Smallest on Roanoke Island. Surrendered on Feb. 8, 1862. Earthworks are 300 yds. S.

St. John the Evangelist Church (B-59)

The first Roman Catholic church in North Carolina. Consecrated, 1829. Burned by Federal troops, 1864. Stood one block east.