Near Dunn in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
"Oak Grove"
Erected 1961 by Archives and Highway Departments. Confederate Centennial Commission. (Marker Number I-73.)
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 March 16, 1848.
Location. 35° 14.905′ N, 78° 40.854′ W. Marker is near Dunn, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Burnett Road (State Highway 82), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on Burnett Road, between W Thornton Road (NC-1783) and Overcreek Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8713 Burnett Road, Dunn NC 28334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Federal Artillery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate First Line (approx. ¼ mile away); Taliaferro’s Division (approx. ¼ mile away); 20th Corps (approx. ¼ mile away); Rhett’s Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Averasboro (approx. ¼ mile away); Confederate Second Line (approx. half a mile away); Federal Hospital (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunn.
Additional keywords. Battle of Averasboro
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