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26th N.C. Regimental Band
1862-1865
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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012 | |
| | | 1. 26th N.C. Regimental Band Marker | | |
Inscription. Organized in Salem, NC, March 1862, with members from local Moravian congregations. This volunteer Confederate band provided morale-building music for southern troops in many of the major campaigns during the War Between the States. The band was widely recognized as one of General Lee's favorites and served until captured in retreat from Petersburg, VA on April 5 1865. Imprisoned at Point Lookout, MD. The members were paroled in July 1865.
Erected 1992 by Capt. M. W. Norfleet Camp 1249 - Sons of Conferderate Veterans.
Location. 36° 5.57′ N, 80° 14.37′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Cemetary Street, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salem Moravian Graveyard (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Salem Moravian Graveyard (approx. 0.2 miles away); R. J. Reynolds (approx. 0.2 miles away); N.C. Federation of Women's Clubs (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mickey Coffee Pot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salem Concert Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Wm. Cyrus Briggs (approx. ¼ mile away); Salem Town Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Winston-Salem.| | | | 
By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012 | |
| | | 2. 26th N.C. Regimental Band Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Band website. (Submitted on February 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
2. NC 26th Regiment website. (Submitted on February 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
3. Johnny Reb Band from Salem. (Submitted on April 9, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.)
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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012 | |
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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012 | |
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By Michael C. Wilcox, February 2, 2012 | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 123 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2012, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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