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Battle of Wyse Fork by Markers.
 
By Kevin W., October 20, 2009
Confederate Headquarters Marker
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1 ► North Carolina, Lenoir County, Kinston — Confederate Headquarters — Bragg's Command Post —
On New Bern Road (U.S. 70) west of Neuse Road (North Carolina Highway 1804), on the right when traveling west.
At this location was the site of the Howard House, used as Confederate Headquarters during the Battle of Wyse Fork, March 8-10, 1865. General Braxton Bragg commanded the Confederate Army that was composed of the forces of Major General D.H. Hill . . . — — Map (db m23745) HM
2 ► North Carolina, Lenoir County, Kinston — Battle of Wyse Fork — Last Mass Capture of Union Troops — Carolinas Campaign —
On New Bern Road (U.S. 70) at Woodmen Way on New Bern Road.
The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the “March to the Sea.” Sherman’s objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia to crush Gen. . . . — — Map (db m23802) HM
3 ► North Carolina, Lenoir County, Wyse Fork — FF-1 — Battle of Wyse Fork — March 8-10, 1865 —
On U.S. 70 at British Road (State Highway 1821) on U.S. 70.
In the late stages of the Civil War Union forces were intent on moving up the rail line from New Bern through Kinston to Goldsboro. Their objective was to unite with Sherman and open a supply route through eastern North Carolina. Confederate troops . . . — — Map (db m23554) HM
4 ► North Carolina, Lenoir County, Kinston — Battle of Wyse Fork — Hoke's Attacks — Carolinas Campaign —
On New Bern Road (U.S. 70) west of Wyse Fork Road (County Road 1002), on the right when traveling east.
(preface) The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the “March to the Sea.” Sherman’s objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in . . . — — Map (db m284296) HM
 
 
  
 
 
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