Near Four Oaks in Johnston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
General Joseph Eggleston Johnston
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
1. General Joseph Eggleston Johnston Marker
In memory and honor of Confederate soldiers
who fought at Bentonville Battlefield, North Carolina
during March 19-21, 1865
Erected by Sons of Confederate Veterans
Dedicated March 20, 2010
Sculptor: Carl W. Regutti
Erected 2010 by Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1865.
Location. 35° 18.212′ N, 78° 19.042′ W. Marker is near Four Oaks, North Carolina, in Johnston County. Marker is on Harper House Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the Bentonville Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5248 Harper House Rd, Four Oaks NC 27524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Bentonville: March 19-21, 1865 (a few steps from this marker); Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Dead Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honoring the Dead of the Battle of Bentonville
this page online
Also see . . . Joseph E. Johnston. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 31, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
2. General Joseph Eggleston Johnston Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
3. Marker on the Bentonville Battlefield
The site of the Gen. Joseph E. Johnston Monument is still under construction. Note the pile of bricks behind the statue.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
4. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston Statue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
5. Gen. Johnston Points the Way
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
6. Closeup of Gen. Johnston
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
7. General Joseph Eggleston Johnston Monument
Photographed By Karl Stelly, January 16, 2017
8. General Joseph Eggleston Johnston Memorial
This January 2017 photo shows additions and improvements to the memorial area such as a flagpole, Order of Battle plaques, benches, and the Confederate Walk of Honor.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,373 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on January 25, 2017, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
