On South Dickerson Street (County Route 1412) at West Wilmington Street (North Carolina Highway 53), on the right when traveling south on South Dickerson Street.
Burgaw Station, a stop on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, was located on the rail line known as the “Lifeline of the Confederacy,” Gen. Robert E. Lee’s main supply route for his Army of Northern Virginia by 1864. This rail line transported . . . — — Map (db m191883) HM
On South Wright Street just north of Freemont Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the Confederate Soldiers of Pender County. Major General William Dorsey Pender, Feb 6, 1834 – July 18, 1863.
Let future generations remember that these were men whom death could not terrify, whom defeat could not dishonor. . . . — — Map (db m30273) HM
On South Walker Street (Business U.S. 117) just south of East Freemont Street, on the right when traveling north.
A founder of State Medical Society, 1849, head of Confederate Hospital at Wilson, first president of the State Board of Health, 1879. Home stood here. — — Map (db m30271) HM
On U.S. 117 close to Business U.S. 117, on the right when traveling north.
Named by Barbadian explorers, 1663. Home of Gov. George Burrington and Samuel Strudwick, colonial official. The house stood ¾ miles east. — — Map (db m30203) HM
On U.S. 117 at Murphy Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 117.
Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany lived, 1939-46, at agricultural colony founded in 1909 and revived by Alvin Johnson. Two mi. SW. — — Map (db m134334) HM
Thousands of Civil War soldiers, including many held in Confederate prison at Salisbury, were exchange here, Feb. 26–Mar 4, 1865. — — Map (db m29205) HM
On Borough Road (State Highway 210), on the right when traveling south.
Here stood the bridge of Revolutionary fame where 1000 Patriot’s under Cols Richard Caswell and Alexander Lillington defeated 1600 loyalists led by Captain McLeod. Col James Moore commanded all the Patriots who embodied to oppose the loyalists under . . . — — Map (db m62491) HM
Near Moores Creek Drive west of State Highway 210.
Route taken by British and Tory Army from Cross Creek to joine Lord Cornwallis and Clinton at Wilmington. They were defeated in the battle of the place. 350 were captured as prisoners of war Feb. 27, 1776. — — Map (db m203760) HM
On U.S. 17 south of Washington Acres Road (County Route 1582), on the left when traveling south.
Confederate breastworks were constructed in this vicinity in 1862 to protect Wilmington from an attack from the north and for coastal defense. — — Map (db m77116) HM
On U.S. 117 south of Double Eagle Road, on the right when traveling north.
Acting governor, 1724, president of the Council, speaker of the Assembly, leader of popular party. His home, “Moseley Hall,” was two miles east. — — Map (db m29842) HM
On U.S. 117 north of Simpson Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Stamp Act patriot; Speaker of the House. Colonel under Tryon in “War of Regulation.” Revolutionary General. Home stood 2 mi. east. — — Map (db m29234) HM
On U.S. 117 just south of Interstate 40, on the left when traveling south.
U.S. Senator, 1795–1801; member, U.S. House, in First Congress, 1790–91. Opposed ratification of U.S. Constitution, 1788, 1789. Lived near here. — — Map (db m28613) HM