Plymouth in Washington County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Plymouth

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012

1. Battle of Plymouth Marker

Inscription. Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. R. F. Hoke achieved a brilliant victory in the capture of Plymouth from the United States military and naval forces, April 17-20, 1864.

The iron-clad “Albemarle,” commanded by Capt. J. W. Cook, assisted in the capture. While at anchor 600 feet north of this spot, it was sunk by the enemy, Oct. 27, 1864.

Erected 1928 by North Carolina Historical Commission, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1809.

Location. 35° 52.001′ N, 76° 44.928′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, North Carolina, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and Adams Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Adams St, Plymouth NC 27962, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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: Washington County North Carolina Supreme Sacrifice and Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ram Albemarle (a few steps from this marker); Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustin Daly (about 300 feet away, measured

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

in a direct line); Rt. Rev. Alfred Augustin Watson (about 500 feet away); Plymouth United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Latham House (about 600 feet away); Ausbon House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ram Albemarle (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012

2. Battle of Plymouth Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,008 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.