Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Top 10 Civil War Sites in Eastern N.C.-- Part 2: Fort Anderson, Battle of Kinston and Roanoke Island

4.  BRUNSWICK TOWN / FORT ANDERSON in Winnabow (near Wilmington).

Brunswick Town was a Colonial era town.  Fort Anderson was built across its remains to protect Wilmington along the Cape Fear River.  Visitor center, walking trails and preserved earthen fortifications.

5.  FIRST BATTLE OF KINSTON CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD PARK in Kinston.

The park was the site of the First Battle of Kinston fought in late 1862 pitting some 2,400 Confederates against 12,000 Union soldiers.

6.  ROANOKE ISLAND in Outer Banks, Dare County.

The Battle of Roanoke Island took place early in 1862.  More than 20,000 soldiers and close to 60 vessels took part on the two sides.

--Old B-Runner


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