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BATTLE OF NEW BERN

The victory of Union General Ambrose Burnside here on March 14, 1862, caused the fall of New Bern.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

The victory of Union General Ambrose Burnside here on March 14, 1862, caused the fall of New Bern.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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BARON DE GRAFFENRIED

Was a citizen of Bern, Switzerland. Led Swiss and Palatine immigrants to N.C. where he founded New Bern in 1710.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Was a citizen of Bern, Switzerland. Led Swiss and Palatine immigrants to N.C. where he founded New Bern in 1710.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JOHN WRIGHT STANLY HOUSE

Home of Revolutionary War leader; and his son John, Congressman & state legislator. House moved and restored 1966-70 by the Tryon Palace Commission.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

Home of Revolutionary War leader; and his son John, Congressman & state legislator. House moved and restored 1966-70 by the Tryon Palace Commission.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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FORT WILLIAMS

Principal Union fort at Plymouth, named for Gen. Thomas Williams, stood here. It was the last fort to fall, April 20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Principal Union fort at Plymouth, named for Gen. Thomas Williams, stood here. It was the last fort to fall, April 20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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NAVAL ACTION

The Confederate ironclad ram "Albemarle" sank the Union gunboat "Southfield", April 19, 1864, one mile N.E. in the Roanoke River.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

The Confederate ironclad ram "Albemarle" sank the Union gunboat "Southfield", April 19, 1864, one mile N.E. in the Roanoke River.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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FREEDOM RALLIES

Mass meetings at Green Memorial Church for 32 days, June-July 1963, & nonviolent marches, led to the desegregation of local public facilities.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Mass meetings at Green Memorial Church for 32 days, June-July 1963, & nonviolent marches, led to the desegregation of local public facilities.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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CONFEDERATE CHANNEL OBSTRUCTIONS

Wood pilings placed to stop Federal fleet in Croatan Sound, still visible at low tide. Remains are 2 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Wood pilings placed to stop Federal fleet in Croatan Sound, still visible at low tide. Remains are 2 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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UNION EARTHWORKS

The main line of Union defenses during the Battle of Plymouth, April 17-20, 1864, was built across the road at this point.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

The main line of Union defenses during the Battle of Plymouth, April 17-20, 1864, was built across the road at this point.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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PORT FERDINANDO

Roanoke voyages, 1585-1590, based operations at inlet near here. Long closed, it was named for pilot Simon Fernandes.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Roanoke voyages, 1585-1590, based operations at inlet near here. Long closed, it was named for pilot Simon Fernandes.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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85th REDOUBT

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.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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HOKE'S FINAL LINE

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.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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RANSOM'S ASSAULT

General Matt Ransom's brigade formed in line of battle near here in the final Confederate attack, April 20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

General Matt Ransom's brigade formed in line of battle near here in the final Confederate attack, April 20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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MATTAMUSKEET NAT'L WILDLIFE REFUGE

The refuge, observation tower, and hunting lodge were rehabilitated by Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees, 1934-42.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

The refuge, observation tower, and hunting lodge were rehabilitated by Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees, 1934-42.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

The first Roman Catholic church in North Carolina. Consecrated, 1829. Burned by Federal troops, 1864. Stood one block east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

The first Roman Catholic church in North Carolina. Consecrated, 1829. Burned by Federal troops, 1864. Stood one block east.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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FORT BARTOW

Confederate earth fort mounting nine guns. Bombarded by Federal fleet February 7, 1862. Earthworks 2 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Confederate earth fort mounting nine guns. Bombarded by Federal fleet February 7, 1862. Earthworks 2 1/2 mi. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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FIRST PUBLIC LIBRARY

In North Carolina was set up near this spot about 1700. Books sent from England by Rev. Thos. Bray.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

In North Carolina was set up near this spot about 1700. Books sent from England by Rev. Thos. Bray.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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BATTLE OF PLYMOUTH

Confederate troops led by Gen. Robert F. Hoke, aided by ram Albemarle, retook Union-occupied town, April 17-20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Confederate troops led by Gen. Robert F. Hoke, aided by ram Albemarle, retook Union-occupied town, April 17-20, 1864.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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PALMER-MARSH HOUSE

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB3)

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB3)

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HISTORIC BATH

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB2)

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB2)

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PALMER-MARSH HOUSE

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB3)

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB3)

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