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OLD BREASTWORKS

Breastworks were thrown up around Raleigh, 1863, by order of Governor Vance, for protection against Federal raids. Remains are 1/3 mile W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Breastworks were thrown up around Raleigh, 1863, by order of Governor Vance, for protection against Federal raids. Remains are 1/3 mile W.

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID H30)

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