Plymouth in Washington County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ransom's Assault
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012
1. Ransom's Assault Marker
General Matt Ransom's brigade formed in line of battle near here in the final Confederate attack, April 20, 1864.Erected 1961 by Archives and Highway Departments, Confederate Centennial Commission. (Marker Number BBB-5.)
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 April 20, 1860.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 52.241′ N, 76° 43.978′ W. Marker was in Plymouth, North Carolina, in Washington County. Marker was on East Main Street west of General Pettigrew Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Plymouth NC 27962, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Naval Action (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Compher Battlefield (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Plymouth Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Plymouth
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012
2. E Main St & Gen Pettigrew Dr
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
3. Ransom's Assault Marker
Marker is missing.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on June 24, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
