Four Oaks in Johnston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Johnston’s Headquarters
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
1. Johnston’s Headquarters Marker
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston established his headquarters at this site during the Battle of Bentonville.
Established here on the night of March 18, 1865 and remained during the battle.
Mower’s Division came within 200 yards of this point in the Union assault of March 21.
Erected by Archives and Highway Commission. (Marker Number HHH-24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1865.
Location. 35° 20.798′ N, 78° 17.619′ W. Marker is in Four Oaks, North Carolina, in Johnston County. Marker is at the intersection of Westbrook Lowgrounds Road (County Route 1197) and Bentonville Road (County Route 1189), on the right when traveling west on Westbrook Lowgrounds Road. Marker is on the Bentonville Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Westbrook Lowgrounds Rd, Four Oaks NC 27524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mower’s Charge Reaches Johnston’s Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Hardee’s Counterattack (a few steps from this marker); Village of Bentonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston Establishes His Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
2. Marker on the Bentonville Battlefield
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
3. Johnston’s Headquarters Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
4. Marker on the Bentonville Battlefield
The marker is located across the street from the Mower's Charge Tour Stop on the Bentonville Battlefield.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
5. Bentonville Battlefield
The Bentonville Battlefield contains a visitor center and the Harper House, which served as a hospital after the battle. The marker is located about 4 miles from this point.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,118 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
