Cape Fear near Dunn in Harnett County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

North Carolina State Flag of 1861-1865

May 24, 2026

1. North Carolina State Flag of 1861-1865 Marker

Inscription. On May 20, 1861, exactly eight-six years to the day after North Carolina formally expressed her determination for independence from the Great Britain in the Mecklenburg Resolves, the people of North Carolina once again declare their independent spirit by seceding from the jurisdiction of the United States government. On June 22, 1861, North Carolina, as one of the Confederate states, adopted a flag that showed both dates.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1861.

Location. 35° 15.966′ N, 78° 40.333′ W. Marker is near Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett County. It is in Cape Fear. It is on Route 82 south of Arrowhead Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 Route 82, Dunn NC 28334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and in the Piedmont.

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: National Flag of the Confederacy (here, next to this marker); Model 1841 6-pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); United States Flag of 1864 (here, next to this marker); Confederate Women's Home (here, next to this marker); North Carolina (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Averasboro (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Averasboro Battlefield Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Commanders at Averasboro / Union Commanders at Averasboro (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunn.

Another marker is no longer nearby. North Carolina (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Flag display image. Click for full size.

May 24, 2026

2. Flag display

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2026. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2026.