North Carolina Arsenal - Fayetteville NC
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 03.252 W 078° 53.616
17S E 692100 N 3881082
The courses of lighter colored brick found in this brick pad represent foundations uncovered while preparing the area for construction. The walls were part of the main arsenal building which was started in 1838 and completed in fall of 1839.
Waymark Code: WM1385W
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2020
Views: 3
North Carolina Arsenal-The courses of lighter colored brick found in this brick pad represent foundations uncovered while preparing the area for construction. The walls were part of the main arsenal building which was started in 1838 and completed in fall of 1839. The building was used as a storage facility for small arms, rifles and muskets.
Group that erected the marker: Museum of Cape Fear
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
801 Arsenal Avenue,
on the grounds of the U.S. Arsenal-Museum of Cape Fear Historical Complex.
Fayetteville, NC USA
28301
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