Topics Related to Battles

Stoneman's Raid (J-20)

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry fought a skirmish with southern troops at Shallow Ford, April 11, 1865.

Troublesome Iron Works (J-16)

Used in the Revolution. Greene's Army camped there after Battle of Guilford Courthouse, 1781. Washington visited, 1791. Site is 1 1/2 mile north.

Guilford Courthouse (J-3)

Armies of Greene and Cornwallis engaged in pivotal battle here on March 15, 1781. Site now U.S. military park.

Battle of Averasboro, Phase One, March 15, 16, 1865 (II-3)

Location: SR 1801 (Ross West Road) north of Godwin
County: Cumberland
Original Date Cast: 1961

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Battle of Bentonville, March 19, 20, and 21, 1865 (II-1)

Location: I-95 (northbound) at rest area near Fayetteville
County: Cumberland
Original Date Cast: 1962

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Rhett's Brigade (I-71)

The brigade of Colonel A. M. Rhett was repulsed 300 yds. W. on March 16, 1865, by Union troops under Col. Henry Case.

Moore's Camp (I-42)

Prior to the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, forces of Gen. James Moore, Whig commander, camped, Feb. 15-21, 1776, 1 1/2 miles northeast.

Battle of Elizabethtown (I-11)

Patriot militia defeated Loyalist troops, driving them into the Tory Hole, 50 yards north, in 1781.

Battle of Bentonville, March 19, 20, 21 1865 (HH-1)

Location: I-95 (southbound) at rest area near Selma
County: Johnston
Original Date Cast: 1962

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Lebanon (H-97)

Farquhard Smith's home was used as Confederate hospital during the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865.