Goldsboro in Wayne County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Foster's Raid
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 7, 2010
1. Foster's Raid Marker
On a raid from New Bern Union troops led by Gen. J.G. Foster attacked Goldsboro, December 17, 1862.
Erected 1949 by Archives, Conseravation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number F-21.)
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 December 17, 1943.
Location. 35° 23.18′ N, 77° 59.912′ W. Marker is in Goldsboro, North Carolina, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of West Ash Street (Business U.S. 70) and North George Street, on the right when traveling east on West Ash Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goldsboro NC 27530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kenneth C. Royall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman's March (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Carolina Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gertrude Weil (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles B. Aycock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wm. T. Dortch (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wayne County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Seymour Johnson AFB History / 4th Fighter Wing History Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goldsboro.
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Also see . . . Foster's Raid. NCpedia website entry (Submitted on March 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 7, 2010
2. Foster's Raid Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 20, 2013
3. Foster's Raid Marker near West Ash Street and North George Street intersection
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
