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Federal gunboat Ellis attacked this town Nov. 23, 1862, then ran aground downstream. It was abandoned under Confederate crossfire.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

Federal gunboat Ellis attacked this town Nov. 23, 1862, then ran aground downstream. It was abandoned under Confederate crossfire.

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID C38)

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