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Near Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

USS North Carolina

 
 
USS North Carolina Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 1, 1992
1. USS North Carolina Marker
Inscription. World War II battleship. Launched, June 13, 1940. Served in Pacific. 1942-1945. Decommissioned 1947. Berthed here 1961.
 
Erected by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number D-86.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World IIWaterways & 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 June 13, 1940.
 
Location. 34° 14.082′ N, 77° 57.324′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. Marker is on USS North Carolina Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Custom House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Beery's Shipyard (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Tryon (approx. 0.3 miles away); June 19, 1775 (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Washington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ahrens Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Park Avenue — Post Office Alley (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
 
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USS North Carolina Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 1, 1992
2. USS North Carolina Marker
USS North Carolina Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 1, 1992
3. USS North Carolina Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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