Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Camp Vance
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, November 13, 2016
1. Camp Vance Marker
Training camp for state troops, 1861-64, named for Col. Zebulon Vance, war governor, was here. The camp was raided by federal troops in 1864.Erected 2010 by NC Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number N-17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 35° 45.182′ N, 81° 38.76′ W. Marker is in Morganton, North Carolina, in Burke County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Summers Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 70. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morganton NC 28655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General Daniel Morgan (approx. 2.3 miles away); Tod R. Caldwell (approx. 2.4 miles away); Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (approx. 2.4 miles away); “Sacred Dance & the Muses” – 2004 (approx. 2.4 miles away); Etta Baker (approx. 2.4 miles away); Our Confederate Soldiers
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, November 13, 2016
2. Camp Vance Marker
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Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, November 13, 2016
3. Camp Vance Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, November 13, 2016
4. Camp Vance Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
