The Florence Armory, High Point, NC
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NCDaywalker
N 36° 00.685 W 079° 55.767
17S E 596473 N 3985743
One of a series of historical markers near the City of Jamestown, NC. The markers give a lesson on the history of the area.
Waymark Code: WMX7XA
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2017
Views: 2
Marker Text:
"The Florence Armory
The North Carolina Armory at Florence was located 1/4 mile east. Commanded by Captain Z.S. Coffin, the armory converted hunting rifles to military arms. repaired broken guns, and assembled new guns between 1862 and 1865. On April 11, 1865, a detachment of the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, under the command of Captain Adam Kramer and Lieutenant Ed Smith, destroyed the armory, which at that time contained 800 completed guns and 2500 partially completed.
Erected January 19, 1989, by the Col John Sloan Camp 1290 Sons of Confederate veteran
(located Penny Rd and East Fork Rd)
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Marker Name: The Florence Armory
Marker Type: Roadside
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Markers Without State Number Designation Options
Required Waymark Photo: yes
Related Web Link: Not listed
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Most of all, enjoy the History that North Carolina has to offer! From the Mountains to the Ocean .. it's all here!