Near Windsor in Bertie County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Naval Battle, 1864
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012
1. Naval Battle, 1864 Marker
The Confederate ironclad ram Albemarle, led by Capt. J.W. Cooke, crossed Batchelor's Bay, May 5, 1864, and fought seven Union warships 15 mi. E.Erected 1996 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number A 57.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1864.
Location. 35° 57.934′ N, 76° 45.003′ W. Marker is near Windsor, North Carolina, in Bertie County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 45 and Batchelor Bay Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 45. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Windsor NC 27983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Scotch Hall" (approx. 5.2 miles away); Salmon Creek and Eden House: Seedbed of the Colony (approx. 5.7 miles away); Ransom's Assault (approx. 6.6 miles away); CSS Albemarle
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012
2. NC 45 & Batchelor Bay Dr
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
