Near Dunn in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate First Line
Erected 1961 by Archives and Highway Departments. Confederate Centennial Commission. (Marker Number I-72.)
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 March 1865.
Location. 35° 15.11′ N, 78° 40.829′ W. Marker is near Dunn, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Burnett Road (State Highway 82), on the left when traveling south. Marker is on Burnett Road, just south of the Harnett County line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dunn NC 28334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taliaferro’s Division (a few steps from this marker); Rhett’s Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Averasboro (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Second Line (approx. ¼ mile away); "Oak Grove" (approx. ¼ mile away); Federal Artillery (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Averasboro (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunn.
Additional keywords. Battle of Averasboro
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