Mordecai in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Breastworks

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013

1. Old Breastworks Marker

Inscription. Breastworks were thrown up around Raleigh, 1863, by order of Governor Vance, for protection against Federal raids. Remains are ⅓ mile W.

Erected 1986 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number H-30.)

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 year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 35° 47.637′ N, 78° 37.89′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Mordecai. Marker is at the intersection of Wake Forest Road and Poplar Street, on the right when traveling north on Wake Forest Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh NC 27604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Johnson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Andrew Johnson (about 600 feet away); Pilot Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Pilot Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Pilot Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Pilot Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Leonidas L. Polk

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(approx. half a mile away); Peace College (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.

Old Breastworks Marker (Looking South) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013

2. Old Breastworks Marker (Looking South)

Old Breastworks Marker (Looking North) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013

3. Old Breastworks Marker (Looking North)

Marker on Wake Forrest Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 8, 2013

4. Marker on Wake Forrest Road

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.