From the May 19, 2015, Island Gazette "Joseph Ryder Lewis Jr. Civil War Park."
On May 7, 2013, a group of individuals from all over New Hanover County met at the Federal Point History Center to discuss preservation of earthworks known to be located on property owned by the Town of Carolina Beach, N.C., by Joseph Ryder Lewis Jr.
The property covers about 12 acres near the Federal Point Shopping Center on U.S. Highway 421.
A committee was formed consisting of local professional historians, Civil War scholars, archaeologists, town officials, members of the Federal Point Historical Preservation Society, interested citizens and three members of the Joseph Ryder Lewis family.
Goals were set to document historic features and its significance to Civil War history, accurately locate the site on a map, determine proper means of preservation, and explore the utilization of the site as an interpretation, educational and recreation park. Also plans were developed to properly remove overgrowth on the site without damaging the integrity of the site.
--Old B-Runner
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