Kinston in Lenoir County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
CSS Neuse
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 26, 2013
1. CSS Neuse Marker
Erected 2013 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number F-15.)
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 year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 35° 15.551′ N, 77° 34.865′ W. Marker is in Kinston, North Carolina, in Lenoir County. It is at the intersection of South Queen Street and East King Street, on the right when traveling north on South Queen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 S Queen St, Kinston NC 28501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. 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: In Honor and Remembrance (a few steps from this marker); Lenoir County WW I and WW II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Caswell (a few steps from this marker); The Town Of Kingston (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Hydrants (within shouting distance of this marker); Kinston Sit-Ins (about 400 feet away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Harmony Hall (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Kinston Hangings (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 26, 2013
2. CSS Neuse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
