A large swamp separated the advancing Union army and the Confederate defenders one-half mile north. Described by one Union soldier as, “difficult to cross, and densely covered with a growth of small trees and pine,” the swamp . . . — — Map (db m70438) HM
Late in 1862, Union Gen. John G. Foster's garrison was well entrenched in New Bern and made several incursions into the countryside. On December 11, Foster led a raid from New Bern to burn the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Bridge over the . . . — — Map (db m30526) HM
Late in 1862, Union Gen. John G. Foster's garrison was well entrenched in New Bern and made several incursions into the countryside. On December 11, Foster led a raid from New Bern to burn the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Bridge over the . . . — — Map (db m30529) HM
Late in 1862, Union Gen. John G. Foster’s garrison was well entrenched in New Bern and made several incursions into the countryside. On December 11, Foster led a raid from New Bern to burn the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Bridge over the . . . — — Map (db m23655) HM
(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
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
As the fighting surged past the church and the battle moves into Kinston, surgeons of both armies began the task of caring for the wounded. Harriet’s Chapel became a refuge and men from both sides found care at the church.
The fighting around . . . — — Map (db m70424) HM
(West face)
The people of N.C. have
erected this monument
in remembrance
of the eminent services of
Richard Caswell
The first Governor under
a free constitution
(South face)
He was called to the Head
of . . . — — Map (db m68942) HM
The Confederate ironclad ram Neuse was constructed at Whitehall (present-day Seven Springs) beginning in October 1862. In March 1863, having survived Union Gen. John G. Foster's raid and the engagement at Whitehall the pervious December, . . . — — Map (db m270337) HM
The Confederate ironclad ram Neuse was constructed at Whitehall (present-day Seven Springs) beginning in October 1862. In late spring 1863, having survived Union Gen. John G. Foster's raid and the engagement at Whitehall the previous December . . . — — Map (db m270338) HM
Harriet’s Chapel stood in the center of the Confederate line. A heavily wooded wetland stood in front of the line. Behind it was the Neuse River. Three regiments of infantry and two batteries of artillery held this portion of the Confederate line. . . . — — Map (db m70436) HM
Confederate engineers built fortifications around Kinston and along the approaches from New Bern. You can see a portion of these earthworks from the boardwalk. This line of earthworks originally straddled the road to Jones Bridge, which was near the . . . — — Map (db m70426) HM
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
Confederate ironclad, built at Whitehall and floated down the Neuse. Grounded and burned by Confederates in 1865. Remains one block N. — — Map (db m70451) HM
The Confederate ironclad ram Neuse was constructed at Whitehall (present-day Seven Springs) beginning in October 1862. The unfinished hull survived the fighting there during Union Gen. John G. Foster's raid in December of 1863. It was docked . . . — — Map (db m153658) HM
Moored near the King Street Bridge, the Confederate States Ship Neuse, an ironclad gunboat, was outfitted in Kinston in late 1863 and early 1864.
An April 1864 attempt to take her downriver in a concerted . . . — — Map (db m295047) HM
On December 14, Union troops overwhelmed the Confederate line at Harriet’s Chapel. After making a determined stand, the outnumbered Confederates withdrew, fighting as they pulled back toward Jones Bridge.
Union Gen. Henry Wessells spent hours . . . — — Map (db m70416) HM
Fire Hydrants (late 1800's to 1960)-These hydrants represent many of the different types of hydrants used in Kinston. Closest to Queen Street is a post indicator valve which was used to connect underground water lines and sprinkler systems. — — Map (db m270344) HM
Late in 1862, Union Gen. John G. Foster’s garrison was well entrenched in New Bern and made several incursions into the countryside. On December 11, Foster led a raid from New Bern to burn the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Bridge over the . . . — — Map (db m23656) HM
Mitchell's Christian Singers recorded 1934-1940. Sang at New York's Carnegie Hall. Early artists in Kinston's long gospel music tradition. — — Map (db m295039) HM
South of this tablet, 166 yards, is the grave of Richard Caswell, the first Governor of North Carolina, as an independent state. "I will most cheerfully join any of my countrymen, even as a rank and file man, and whilst I have blood in my veins . . . — — Map (db m30488) HM
In Honor and Remembrance of the Heroes and victims of September 11, 2001 and to celebrate the enduring spirit of all Americans. — — Map (db m226239) HM
In Honor and Remembrance of the heroes and victims of September 11, 2001 and to celebrate the enduring spirit of all Americans. — — Map (db m226244) HM
In January 1864, General Robert E. Lee wrote to Confederate President Jefferson Davis that "a bold party" could descend the Neuse River to New Bern at night, capture Federal gunboats and use them to assist an assault on Union-held New Bern by a . . . — — Map (db m270342) HM
This site was the center of the Confederate’s final line of defense during the Dec. 13-14, 1862 Battle of Kinston. It occurred as Union General John G. Foster’s Division was enroute from New Bern to Goldsboro to destroy the Wilmington-Weldon . . . — — Map (db m70408) HM
In February 1864, in this vicinity, 22 white soldiers from the Kinston area were hanged in three groups by Confederate authorities. The executed men had been captured while serving in the Union army by troops under the command of Maj. General E. . . . — — Map (db m154885) HM
African American women & youth led sit-ins, boycotts, and picketing, 1960-1961. Effort led to desegregation of downtown businesses. — — Map (db m226234) HM
(center)
1917 - 1918
1941 - 1945
In grateful tribute
toward the living and the
dead, who through
their valiant efforts
and bitter sacrifice
have made America
great, is this shrine so
nobly dedicated. . . . — — Map (db m68282) HM
A coeducational private school, conducted by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Henry Lewis, opened in 1877 and closed in 1902, was in this house. — — Map (db m226231) HM
When asked by superiors about the completion of the Confederate ironclad being built on the Neuse River upstream from New Bern, Gen. John Peck of the Union army stated, "Hitherto it has been a question of iron and time." Paraphrasing the general, . . . — — Map (db m33849) HM
After the fighting near Southwest Creek, the Confederates withdrew toward Kinston. Marching north, they crossed a creek and waded through the frigid swamp. Many cold, wet soldiers spent a miserable night at Harriet’s Chapel.
The Confederate . . . — — Map (db m70410) HM
North Carolina's Civil War stories are as diverse as its landscape. The Outer Banks and coastal rivers saw action early in the war, as Union forces occupied the region. Stories abound of naval battles, blockade running, Federal raids, and the . . . — — Map (db m30518) HM
North Carolina's Civil War stories are as diverse as its landscape. The Outer Banks and coastal rivers saw action early in the war, as Union forces occupied the region. Stories abound of naval battles, blockade running, Federal raids, and the . . . — — Map (db m284521) HM
Confederate Ironclad, built at Whitehall and floated down the Neuse. Grounded and burned by Confederates in 1865. Remains are 250 yds. S. — — Map (db m226243) HM
Born at Red House Plantation two miles west of Kinston. Grandson of North Carolina's first State governor. Richard Caswell. Served In the Black Hawk War 1832, Indian Territory 1832-1839. 2nd Seminole War 1839-1842 and Mexican War 1845-1848 where . . . — — Map (db m226246) HM
Harriet’s Chapel saw some of the most intense fighting of the Battle of Kinston. In 2010, Historical Preservation Group moved this building, once New Beaverdam Primitive Baptist Church, to this site to interpret Harriet’s Chapel’s role in the . . . — — Map (db m70418) HM
In front of you is the position held by Capt. Joseph B. Starr’s Battery. Starr’s Battery defended this position against the Union advance on December 14. Finally, his ammunition exhausted, Starr withdrew across the Neuse River.
Capt. Starr . . . — — Map (db m70441) HM
Plantation of Gov. Dobbs, selected as the colonial capital & named George City by act of assembly, 1758. Act was never executed. 1½ mi. S. — — Map (db m65500) HM
To Commemorate The Establishment Of
The Town Of Kingston In 1762
And To Honor Its First Trustees
Francis McLewean - Richard Casewell
Simon Bright, Jr, - John Shine
David Gordon
——
This tablet is placed by the . . . — — Map (db m68738) HM
Twenty-four guns of the 3rd New York Artillery supported Gen. Wessells’ infantry as they advanced through the swamp toward the Confederate line. The overwhelming firepower of Union infantry and artillery eventually forced the Confederates to abandon . . . — — Map (db m70439) HM
Dedicated to the people of Lenoir County who served and to those who gave their lives in the service of our country
Korea
1950 – 1955
Arnold Lee Best • Thomas Edgar Bratcher • William Cunningham • Ralph Roosevelt Health, Jr. • . . . — — Map (db m226241) HM WM
Gen. John Gray Foster’s long blue line slowly marched north from Southwest Creek toward the Confederate line. The Confederates, behind a formidable line of earthworks protected by a swamp in their front, braced for the Union assault.
Gen. Henry . . . — — Map (db m70434) HM
Disciples of Christ since 1843. Organized about 1760 as Free Will Baptist. Part of present church built in 1858. One mile northwest. — — Map (db m31205) HM
