Four Oaks in Johnston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
North Carolina Monument
In memory of the North Carolina soldiers who fought and died so courageously and the civilians who suffered so grievously during the Battle of Bentonville. March 19-21, 1865.
Reverse:
Sleep, soldier, sleep, in thy rough earthen tomb.
While above thee the winter winds rave.
In summer the birds will thy requiem sing,
and willows weep over thy grave.
No coffin enclosed his mangled remains,
no shroud, save his uniform old;
but his name is entwined in the laurels of fame,
and on memory’s pages enrolled.
Erected 1992 by United Daughters of the Confederacy – Harper House, Bentonville Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1865.
Location. 35° 18.135′ N, 78° 19.245′ W. Marker is in Four Oaks, North Carolina, in Johnston County. Marker is at the intersection of Harper House Road (County Route 1188) and Harper House Road (County Route 1008), on the right when traveling north on Harper House Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5421 Harper House Rd, Newton Grove NC 28366, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . Texas (a few steps from this marker); Bentonville Union Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Honoring the Dead of the Battle of Bentonville (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolinians at the Battle of Bentonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Dead Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Bentonville Battlefield Driving Tour (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Headquarters (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Four Oaks.
More about this monument. The marker has an engraving of North Carolina soldiers with the title “Glory” on the left, and of women attending the burial of a dead soldier with the title “Honor” on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,832 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.