Near Hamilton in Martin County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort Branch
Erected 1939 by Department of Conservation and Development. (Marker Number B-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 35° 55.659′ N, 77° 12.183′ W. Marker was near Hamilton, North Carolina, in Martin County. Marker was at the intersection of North Carolina Route 125 and Fort Branch Road (North Carolina Route 1416), on the right when traveling north on State Route 125. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Oak City NC 27857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Fort Branch (here, next to this marker); St. Martin's Episcopal Church (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Fort Branch (approx. 1.8 miles away); Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); West Martin School (approx. 5.8 miles away); Oak City Christian Church (approx. 6.3 miles away); Flat Swamp Church (approx. 8.8 miles away); W. C. Chance High School (approx. 9˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Fort Branch".
Also see . . . Fort Branch Civil War Site. The Fort Branch Battlefield Commission, Inc. is a non-profit (501C-3) volunteer organization that maintains the site. (Submitted on September 3, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.