Battle of Plymouth - Plymouth NC
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N 35° 52.001 W 076° 44.928
18S E 342112 N 3970573
Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. R. F. Hoke achieved a brilliant victory in the capture of Plymouth from the United States military and naval forces, April 17-20, 1864.
Waymark Code: WM17Z0Q
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2023
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Battle of Plymouth
Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. R. F. Hoke achieved a brilliant victory in the capture of Plymouth from the United States military and naval forces, April 17-20, 1864.
The iron-clad “Albemarle,” commanded by Capt. J. W. Cook, assisted in the capture. While at anchor 600 feet north of this spot, it was sunk by the enemy, Oct. 27, 1864.
Erected 1928 by North Carolina Historical Commission, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1928
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: North Carolina Historical Commission, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate
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