Terry Sanford in Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Arsenal
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009
1. Arsenal Marker
This tablet marks the site of an important arsenal of the Confederate government. Authorized by the United States Congress, 1836; captured by North Carolina, April 22, 1861; transferred to the Confederate government, June 5, 1861; and destroyed by Major-General W.T. Sherman, March 11-14, 1865.
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and the North Carolina Arsenal
The Laying of the Cornerstone
19 April 1838
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Antebellum Guard Duty
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Seized and Occupied for the Confederate Government
22 April - 6 May 1861
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Unveiling of Arsenal Marker
22 May 1928
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FILI Bicentennial 1793-1993
Erected 1928 by The North Carolina Historical Commission and the J.E.B. Stuart Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1839.
Location. 35° 3.263′ N, 78°
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Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1897 Poe House (a few steps from this marker); Arsenal Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Arsenal Park (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Arsenal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Arsenal (about 500 feet away); Forging and Casting [and] Smith's Shops (1839 - 1842) (about 600 feet away); The "Ghost" Tower (about 600 feet away); Engine House (1838 - 1848) (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.
Also see . . . Fayetteville Arsenal. (Submitted on November 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009
2. FILI Arsenal Marker
At base of other marker.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 27, 2009
3. Arsenal Marker
The Museum of the Cape Fear in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,278 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
