Near Hamilton in Martin County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort Branch
Photographed By Dave W, June 24, 2023
1. Fort Branch Marker
Confederate fort. Was built, 1862-1863, at Rainbow Banks to protect railroads & Upper Roanoke River valley. Earthworks 3 miles NE.
Erected 2017 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number B-18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 35° 55.662′ N, 77° 12.184′ W. Marker is near Hamilton, North Carolina, in Martin County. Marker is 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 is at or near this postal address: 14079 NC-125, 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 marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Martin's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles 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
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location also titled "Fort Branch".
Photographed By Dave W, June 24, 2023
2. Fort Branch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
