Marker Erected by: Division of Archives and History
Date Marker Erected: 2001
Marker Number: C 38
County of Marker: Onslow County
Location of Marker: Marine Blvd. (US-17 Bus) & Old Bridge St. & Leonard St., Jacksonville
Marker Text:
Federal gunboat Ellis attacked this town Nov. 23, 1862, then ran aground downstream. It was abandoned under Confederate crossfire.
Extra Info Here: Ironclads and Here: CSS Ellis
and another link: Stopping Points
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