Near Dunn in Harnett County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Soldiers of McLaws Division
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
1. Confederate Soldiers of McLaws Division Marker
Blanchard’s Brigade
1st and 2nd BN SC Reserves
6th and 7th BN SC Reserves
Kay’s Co SC Reserves
Conner’s Brigade
2nd SC 3rd SC
7th SC 8th SC
15th SC 20th SC
3rd SC BN
Fiser’s Brigade
1st GA
5th and 6th GA Reserves
2nd GA BN Reserves
27th GA BN
Hardy’s Brigade
50th NC 77th NC
10th NC Heavy Arty BN
Harrison’s Brigade
5th GA 32nd GA
47th GA
Artillery
Brooks’ Btry
[ Rear of Monument:]
Dedicated to the
Confederate soldiers
of
McLaws Division
who fought and died
during
the Battle of Averasboro
March 15-16 1865
In loving memory
Mark St. John Clapp
Dec. 5 1961 – Nov. 23, 1999
NC RLA NO. 877
Erected by North Carolina RLA No. 877.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1829.
Location. 35° 15.826′ N, 78° 40.374′ W. Marker is near Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett County. Marker is on State Highway 82, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the Chicora Civil War Cemetery, just south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Averasboro (here, next to this marker); South Carolina Troops at Battle of Averasboro, NC (a few steps from this marker); Men of South Carolina (a few steps from this marker); Chicora Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Troops (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Averasboro (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Model 1841 6-pounder Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunn.
Also see . . . The Battle of Averasboro - March 16, 1865. Marion County in the War Between the States - SCGenWeb site. (Submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
2. Rear of McLaws Division Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
3. Marker in Chicora Cemetery
The Confederate Soldiers of McLaws Division marker is seen here in the Civil War cemetery.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
4. Confederate Soldiers of McLaws Division Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
5. Marker on Averasboro Battlefield
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
6. Civil War Era Cabin
This cabin, located near the marker, was built circa 1824. It was relocated here from the Lebanon Plantation in 1964.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
7. Chicora Civil War Cemetery
Marker is on the grounds of the Chicora Civil War Cemetery, dedicated May 10, 1872.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,540 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on December 6, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on August 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
