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HARDEE'S CHARGE

Near this point Gen. William J. Hardee led the charge of the 8th Texas Cavalry and other Confederates, repulsing the advance of Mower's Division, March 21, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...

Near this point Gen. William J. Hardee led the charge of the 8th Texas Cavalry and other Confederates, repulsing the advance of Mower's Division, March 21, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...

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JOHNSTON'S HEADQUARTERS

Established here on the night of March 18, 1865 and remained during the battle. Mower's Division came within 200 yards of this point in the Union assault of March 21.Plaque via North Carolina...

Established here on the night of March 18, 1865 and remained during the battle. Mower's Division came within 200 yards of this point in the Union assault of March 21.Plaque via North...

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MILL CREEK

The flooded state of this creek upstream prevented an attack by Wheeler's Confederate cavalry on the rear of Sherman's Army, March 19, 1865. A bridge here was the Confederates' sole line of...

The flooded state of this creek upstream prevented an attack by Wheeler's Confederate cavalry on the rear of Sherman's Army, March 19, 1865. A bridge here was the Confederates' sole line of...

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CONFEDERATE WORKS

Remains of breastworks on this hill mark a line of works built by the Confederates to protect Mill Creek Bridge.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Remains of breastworks on this hill mark a line of works built by the Confederates to protect Mill Creek Bridge.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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BENTONVILLE

In 1865, a local market center for naval stores (tar, pitch, & turpentine). Bentonville gives its name to the battle fought nearby, March 19-21, 1865. Confederates concentrated here the day before...

In 1865, a local market center for naval stores (tar, pitch, & turpentine). Bentonville gives its name to the battle fought nearby, March 19-21, 1865. Confederates concentrated here the day before...

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MAIN CONFEDERATE LINE

Crossed the road at this point, March 20-21. Gen. R. F. Hoke's Division occupied this sector. Scene of much skirmishing but no heavy fighting. Earthworks remain.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...

Crossed the road at this point, March 20-21. Gen. R. F. Hoke's Division occupied this sector. Scene of much skirmishing but no heavy fighting. Earthworks remain.Plaque via North Carolina Highway...

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UNION HOSPITAL

The Harper House was used as a hospital by the XIV Corps, March 19-21, 1865. About 500 Union wounded were treated here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

The Harper House was used as a hospital by the XIV Corps, March 19-21, 1865. About 500 Union wounded were treated here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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MAIN UNION LINE

Advanced to this point during the afternoon of March 21. The XV Corps established a line of works across the road here. Earthworks remain.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Advanced to this point during the afternoon of March 21. The XV Corps established a line of works across the road here. Earthworks remain.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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FEDERAL JUNCTION

Sherman's Left and Right Wings joined forces here during the afternoon of March 20, 1865. They constructed works across the road and skirmished with the Confederates.Plaque via North Carolina...

Sherman's Left and Right Wings joined forces here during the afternoon of March 20, 1865. They constructed works across the road and skirmished with the Confederates.Plaque via North...

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MAIN CONFEDERATE LINE

On March 19 the line extended 3/4 mile to the rear of this marker and one mile to the left, forming a strong hook- shaped position with a right angle turn here. On March 20 the Left Wing was...

On March 19 the line extended 3/4 mile to the rear of this marker and one mile to the left, forming a strong hook- shaped position with a right angle turn here. On March 20 the Left Wing was...

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N.C. JUNIOR RESERVES

Held the line along this road and repulsed the assault of Hobart's Union Brigade, March 19, 1865. This line was evacuated, March 20.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

Held the line along this road and repulsed the assault of Hobart's Union Brigade, March 19, 1865. This line was evacuated, March 20.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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MAIN CONFEDERATE LINE

The Left Confederate Wing, part of a long hook-shaped line designed to trap the Union forces, extended across the road here on March 19. This sector, occupied by Maj. Gen. R.F. Hoke's Division,...

The Left Confederate Wing, part of a long hook- shaped line designed to trap the Union forces, extended across the road here on March 19. This sector, occupied by Maj. Gen. R.F. Hoke's Division,...

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FIRST UNION ATTACK

Brig. Gen. W. P. Carlin's Division attacked the Confederate line above the road here on March 19. Repulsed, they threw up works but were driven out by the Confederate charge.Plaque via North...

Brig. Gen. W. P. Carlin's Division attacked the Confederate line above the road here on March 19. Repulsed, they threw up works but were driven out by the Confederate charge.Plaque via...

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FIGHTING BELOW THE ROAD

One-half mile south of this point, across the road, Brig. Gen. J.D. Morgan's Union Division halted the main Confederate charge, March 19, 1865, in one of the fiercest engagements of the...

One-half mile south of this point, across the road, Brig. Gen. J.D. Morgan's Union Division halted the main Confederate charge, March 19, 1865, in one of the fiercest engagements of...

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COLE FARMHOUSE

Stood in this field. Scene of heavy fighting, March 19. Destroyed on March 20 by Confederate artillery to prevent sniping.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Stood in this field. Scene of heavy fighting, March 19. Destroyed on March 20 by Confederate artillery to prevent sniping.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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CONFEDERATE MAIN CHARGE

After overrunning two Union lines above this road, the Confederates crossed here in the main assault of March 19, 1865. Union reinforcements halted their advance in the woods below the road.Plaque...

After overrunning two Union lines above this road, the Confederates crossed here in the main assault of March 19, 1865. Union reinforcements halted their advance in the woods below the...

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SHERMAN

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's...

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E....

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SHERMAN

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's...

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E....

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BATTLE OF BENTONVILLE, MARCH 19, 20, AND 21, 1865

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID HH1)

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID HH1)

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GALES FAMILY

Joseph, Raleigh Register founder, 1799; his wife Winifred, early novelist; sons Joseph and Weston, editors, lived 2 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Joseph, Raleigh Register founder, 1799; his wife Winifred, early novelist; sons Joseph and Weston, editors, lived 2 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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