Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
North Carolina Arsenal
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 25, 2013
1. North Carolina Arsenal Marker
The courses of lighter colored brick found in this brick pad represent foundations uncovered while preparing the area for construction. The walls were part of the main arsenal building which was started in 1838 and completed in fall of 1839. The building was used as a storage facility for small arms, rifles and muskets.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 35° 3.252′ N, 78° 53.616′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker can be reached from Arsenal Avenue west of Bradford Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the U.S. Arsenal-Museum of Cape Fear Historical Complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Arsenal Avenue, Fayetteville NC 28301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arsenal Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Arsenal Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Forging and Casting [and] Smith's Shops (1839 - 1842) (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine House (1838 - 1848) (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Ghost" Tower (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1897 Poe House
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Also see . . . Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex. Museum website homepage (Submitted on November 25, 2013.)
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 25, 2013
2. North Carolina Arsenal Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 25, 2013
3. The lighter brick marks the foundation of the arsenal
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
