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Stoneman's Raid

 
 
Stoneman's Raid Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 27, 2009
1. Stoneman's Raid Marker
Inscription. On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. Cavalry Fought a skirmish with the Home Guard at Boone, March 28, 1865.
 
Erected 1940 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number N-12.)
 
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 28, 1865.
 
Location. 36° 13.033′ N, 81° 40.822′ W. Marker is in Boone, North Carolina, in Watauga County. Marker is on East King Street (State Highway 321), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boone NC 28607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Councill's Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jones House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Black Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); The Junaluska Community (approx. ¼ mile away); 1940 Flood Ends Boone Train Service (approx. ¼ mile away); United States Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Ginseng Trade (approx. 0.4 miles away); Appalachian State University (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boone.
 
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Stoneman's Raid Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 27, 2009
2. Stoneman's Raid Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,535 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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