Confederate attack on U.S. troops, April 1864 led to killing of Black soldiers and civilians. Atrocity diminished the placement of Black troops in N.C.
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Principal Union fort at Plymouth, named for Gen. Thomas Williams, stood here. It was the last fort to fall, April 20, 1864.
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.
Union fort built by the 85th New York Regiment. It was taken on April 18, 1864, in one of the heaviest assaults of the siege.
General Matt Ransom's brigade formed in line of battle near here in the final Confederate attack, April 20, 1864.
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.
Location: US 64 at rest area in Plymouth
County: Washington
Original Date Cast: 1962
Large marker with map and text which follows:
Antebellum plantation of Josiah Collins III, who grew rice & corn. Home in 1860 to 328 slaves. Located six miles south.
Colonial Anglican congregation known as Skinners Chapel. Present church constructed 1850-1853. Now United Methodist.