Confederate Wilmington Defenses: Green's Millpond-- Part 1

From the March 1, 2010, Wilmington (N.C.) Star-News "My Reporter: What is the story behind a Confederate encampment by Burnt Mill Creek during the Civil War?"

Answer given by Wilmington during the Civil War expert, UNCW history professor Chris Fonvielle.

Today's Burnt Mill Creek was originally called Green's Millpond during the Civil War.  The real Burnt Mill Creek runs along the west and north borders of Oakdale Cemetery.

Confederate engineers built strong earthen defenses along the west bank of Green's Millpond to defend against a Union attack from the east by way of Market Street.

--Old B-Runner