Potter's Raid - Greenville NC
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N 35° 36.903 W 077° 22.112
18S E 285477 N 3943836
Marker at Town Commons Park on 1st Street in Greenville.
Waymark Code: WM4W4W
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2008
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On July 18, 1863, Union Gen. Edward E. Potter led infantry and cavalry from New Bern to destroy the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad bridge at Rocky Mount. The infantry feinted toward Kinston and returned to New Bern. Potter raided Greenville, then sent part of his calvary to Rocky Mount and occupied Tarboro. The raiders damaged or destroyed bridges, trains, munitions, and mills before returning to New Bern on July 23, but the Confederates restored rail service by Aug. 1.
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Type of site: Other
Address:
Town Commons Park
1st Street
Greenville, NC
Admission Charged: No Charge
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Phone Number: Not listed
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