Siege of Plymouth, NC --- Plymouth NC
N 35° 52.118 W 076° 44.878
18S E 342191 N 3970788
Located on Park Dr. at Madison St in Plymouth NC
Waymark Code: WM82E4
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2010
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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 the North Carolina Historical Commission and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.
Marker Name: Siege of Plymouth, NC
Marker Type: City
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