Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John A. Winslow
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
1. John A. Winslow Marker
Erected 1950 by Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number D-43.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 34° 14.287′ N, 77° 56.789′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is on North 3rd Street (U.S. 74) 0.1 miles north of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas F. Wood (a few steps from this marker); Thomas F. Price (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mark’s (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Joseph A. McNeil (about 300 feet away); The Beginning of Wilmington (about 400 feet away); Thalian Hall (about 400 feet away); America's Only Thunder Roll (about 400 feet away); Cape Fear Club (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 11, 2010
2. N 3rd St (facing south)
circa 1865
3. Capt. J.A. Winslow, USN
Library of Congress [LC-B813- 1788 A]
Photographed By J.O. Davidson, circa 1887
4. Kearsarge and Alabama (L. Prang & Co.)
"Hauling Down the Flag -- Surrender of the Alabama to the Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864". The crew of one of Kearsarge's eleven-inch Dahlgren pivot guns is celebrating their victory. Library of Congress [LC-DIG-pga-04041]
1864
5. Capt. John Winslow & officers of USS Kearsarge
Ship's officers pose on deck, at Cherbourg, France, soon after her 19 June 1864 victory over CSS Alabama. Her Commanding Officer, Captain John A. Winslow, is 3rd from left, wearing a uniform of the 1862 pattern. Other officers are generally dressed in uniforms of 1863-64 types. View looks aft on the port side. At left is Kearsarge's after XI-inch Dahlgren pivot gun, with its training tracks on the deck alongside. U.S. Naval Historical Center [Photo NH 61669]
1864
6. United States Steamer Kearsarge
Halftone reproduction of a photograph taken in late 1864, upon the ship's return to the United States from European waters. U.S. Naval Historical Center [Photo NH 52023]
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
