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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.
Wood pilings placed to stop Federal fleet in Croatan Sound, still visible at low tide. Remains are 2 1/2 mi. W.
Confederate earth fort mounting nine guns. Bombarded by Federal fleet February 7, 1862. Earthworks 2 1/2 mi. W.
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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At 3 P.M. February 7, 1862, Union forces under Gen. Ambrose Burnside landed at Ashby Harbor. By midnight 7,500 Federals were ashore. A Confederate force of 400 men and 3 field-pieces was sent to resist the Federal landing. The Confederates were driven away by gunfire from the Federal fleet in Croatan Sound.
Location: Main Street in Bath
County: Beaufort
Original Date Cast: 1962
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Location: State Historic Site Visitor Center in Bath
County: Beaufort
Original Date Cast: 1970
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Location: State Historic Site Visitor Center in Bath
County: Beaufort
Original Date Cast: 1962
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