Near Castle Hayne in Pender County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Prisoner Exchange
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010
1. Prisoner Exchange Marker
Thousands of Civil War soldiers, including many held in Confederate prison at Salisbury, were exchange here, Feb. 26–Mar 4, 1865.
Erected 1993 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-99.)
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 month for this entry is February 1768.
Location. 34° 21.921′ N, 77° 53.838′ W. Marker is near Castle Hayne, North Carolina, in Pender County. Marker is on U.S. 117 near Browns Ferry Road. It is at the county line with New Hanover County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Castle Hayne NC 28429, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Drawbridge (approx. ¼ mile away); James Innes (approx. ¾ mile away); Alexander Lillington (approx. 5.3 miles away); Maurice Moore (approx. 5.3 miles away); James Moore (approx. 5.3 miles away); General John Ashe (approx. 5.9 miles away); Edward Moseley (approx. 7½ miles away); George Davis (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castle Hayne.
Also see . . . Prisoner Exchange and Parole. Essential Civil War Curriculum
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010
2. Prisoner Exchange Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,521 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
