Cape Fear near Dunn in Harnett County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
United States Flag of 1864
When the Civil War (also referred to by some as "The War Between the States") began, the 33 star flag was the flag of the Nation. On January 29, 1861, Kansas joined the Union as the 34th state. As required by law, the 34 star flag became the official flag on next July 4th. During the war, two more states were admitted to the Union, West Virginia on June 20, 1863 and Nevada on October 31, 1864, making 36 the total number of states in the Union before the end of the war. At the time of the Battle of Averasboro, the 35 star flag was the Union flag, since the Nevada flag would not be added until July 4, 1865.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1861.
Location. 35° 15.965′ N, 78° 40.332′ W. Marker is near Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett County. It is in Cape Fear. It is on North Carolina 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); North Carolina State Flag of 1861-1865 (here, next to this marker); Confederate Women's Home
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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).
May 24, 2026
2. Flag display
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 2, 2026.
