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

U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial

In Memoriam

Photographed by Jamie Abel, January 5, 2011

1. In Memoriam Marker

Inscription.
The U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial commemorates the heroic participation of the men and women of North Carolina in the prosecution and victory of the Second World War, and perpetuates the memory of the more than ten thousand North Carolinians who gave their lives in that war.

Erected by U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 34° 14.187′ N, 77° 57.255′ W. Memorial is near Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is on U.S.S. North Carolina Road 0.4 miles east of Interstate 140, on the left when traveling east. The plaque is attached to the port side of the rear 16-in. gun turret near the ship's National Historic Landmark plaque (authorized January 14, 1986). Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North Carolina’s

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Coastal Plain and on the Cape Fear Coast.

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: In the Beginning: 15 Boats (here, next to this marker); Boats on the Move: Large Boat Cranes (a few steps from this marker); Magnetic Compass (a few steps from this marker); Sky II (a few steps from this marker); Friendly Fire (a few steps from this marker); Flag Plot (a few steps from this marker); 5-Inch 38 Caliber Twin Gun Mount (a few steps from this marker); Admiral’s Cabin (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . .
1. The USS North Carolina. Battleship North Carolina Website:
When the keel of NORTH CAROLINA
Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial (left)
was laid in October of 1937, she was the first battleship to be constructed in sixteen years. She became the first of ten fast battleships to join the American fleet in World War II. NORTH CAROLINA (BB 55) and her sister ship, WASHINGTON (BB 56), comprised the NORTH CAROLINA Class. (Submitted on January 12, 2011.)

2. U.S.S. North Carolina (BB-55). NavSource Online Website entry:
Additional information and photos of the USS North Carolina. (Submitted on January 12, 2011.)

Additional keywords. U.S. Navy; BB-55; "The Showboat"

Photographed by Jamie Abel, January 5, 2011

3. In Memoriam Marker

The plaque can be seen on the rear gun turret just above the hinge for the anti-aircraft gun, behind the black canister and to the left of the yellow tour sign.

Photographed by Jamie Abel, January 5, 2011

4. In Memoriam Marker

Sitting just in front of the rear gun turret that holds the veteran marker is the bell from an earlier ship also named the U.S.S. North Carolina.

U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ken Thomas (Wikipedia), 2006

5. U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial

U.S.S. North Carolina image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

6. U.S.S. North Carolina

Has Been Designated A
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1986
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,668 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on June 2, 2015, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on January 11, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 2. submitted on May 20, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on January 11, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 5. submitted on May 2, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on May 20, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.