On East Third Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on East Third Street.
Bullet holes around the upstairs window of the Ausbon House are haunting reminders of a fight to the death here on December 10, 1862, when a Confederate sniper refused to surrender. Hoping to drive out the U.S. forces occupying Plymouth then, Lt. . . . — — Map (db m56977) HM
Near East Water Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Battle of Plymouth, April 17-20, 1864, was the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War and the third largest battle fought in North Carolina. Two North Carolinians, Gen. Robert F. Hoke and Gen. Matthew W. Ransom, led the Confederate . . . — — Map (db m56973) HM
On East Main Street at Adams Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. R. F. Hoke achieved a brilliant victory in the capture of Plymouth from the United States military and naval forces, April 17-20, 1864.
The iron-clad “Albemarle,” commanded by Capt. J. W. Cook, . . . — — Map (db m57065) HM
Near U.S. 64 west of East Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
At 4 P.M. on April 17, 1864, an advanced Union patrol on the Washington Road (A) was captured by Confederate cavalry (B). A company of the 12th N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Confederates, but was repulsed (C). Soon a large force of Confederate . . . — — Map (db m56926) HM
On East Main Street at Rankin Lane, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Honor to whom honor is due
Dedicated
to the memory of
civilians and military forces
engaged at the
Battle of Plymouth, NC
17-20 April 1864 — — Map (db m76846) WM
On Water Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
Owned by Arthur Rhodes. From this plantation, he sectioned off one hundred acres into what is now the town of Plymouth circa 1790. — — Map (db m57047) HM
Near East Water Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1863, 19-year-old engineer Gilbert Elliott contracted with the Confederate Navy Department to construct an ironclad gunboat designed by John L. Porter, the navy’s chief architect. Elliott built the vessel at Edwards Ferry on the Roanoke River, . . . — — Map (db m56972) HM
The iron clad ram, the CSS Albemarle was the most successful Confederate ironclad of the Civil War and twice defeated the Union Navy. Build in a cornfield on the Roanoke River near Scotland Neck, the Albemarle played a pivotal role in the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m62228) HM
Near East Water Street at Adams Street, on the left when traveling east.
CSS Albemarle, which had been built in a cornfield beside the Roanoke River in 1863-1864, helped drive the U.S. Army from Plymouth in April 1864 and defeated seven U.S. gunboats in May. The ironclad ram seemed invincible, but 21-year-old US. . . . — — Map (db m56975) HM
On East Main Street at Rankin Lane, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Atop the hill in front of you, on the left side of the field, stood Fort Compher (also called Fort Comfort), a key position for U.S. forces occupying Plymouth. The nine-sided fortifications was named for Capt. Alexander Compher of the 101st . . . — — Map (db m76831) HM
On West Main Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. John Hampton, Benefactor
Hampton Academy replaced Plymouth Academy and other small schools as principal white school in Plymouth 1902-1922. Reopened as a primary school 1928-1958.
Plymouth Woman's Club acquired and preserved it in 1959 and . . . — — Map (db m57059) HM
On West Main Street at Alden Road, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
The extreme left flank of Confederate General Robt. F. Hoke's brigade was formed a few yds. N. just before the final attack, April 20, 1864. — — Map (db m57015) HM
Built by Charles Latham who occupied the house until 1882. Home was occupied for decades by descendants of its builder, a Lawyer, County Sheriff, and State Representative. During the battle of Plymouth, town residents sought protection in the . . . — — Map (db m62226) HM
On East Main Street at Albemarle Drive, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
The Confederate ironclad ram "Albemarle" sank the Union gunboat "Southfield", April 19, 1864, one mile N.E. in the Roanoke River. — — Map (db m57019) HM
On Madison Street at East Third Street, on the right when traveling south on Madison Street.
Established in 1867. Rev. Abraham Mebane entered into a lease agreement with the Lowell Colored School Society, giving New Chapel the right to erect a church on lot No. 41 in the town of Plymouth. — — Map (db m57053) HM
On Madison Street at Little Court, on the left when traveling north on Madison Street.
Established by the NC General Assembly as one of two NC schools for training black teachers. Moved to Elizabeth City, NC in 1903 and was parent school to Elizabeth City State University. — — Map (db m57050) HM
On East Third Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling east on East Third Street.
Records first mention the appointment of William J. Waller as pastor of the Plymouth Methodist Episcopal Church, February 15, 1826. The first building was constructed in 1832. The church cemetery predates the church with the earliest grave dating . . . — — Map (db m57054) HM
On East Water Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
The Brooke Rifle is named after its developer, Commander John Mercer Brooke (CSA), who served as Chief, Dept. of Ordnance and Hydrography. While closely resembling the popular Parrott Gun used by the Union, the Brooke Rifle is considered to be the . . . — — Map (db m57028) HM
On Madison Street south of East Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
1st Bishop Diocese of East Carolina
Rector of Grace Episcopal Church
Plymouth, NC
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Roper, NC 1844-1858
"The past is gone, the future is here." — — Map (db m57060) HM
On East Water Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
Union Forces
Under the command of General Henry Walton Wessells
Engaged and captured April 17-20, 1864.
"Plymouth Pilgrims"
16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery - Companies G & H
12th New York . . . — — Map (db m57025) HM
On Adams Street north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first courthouse was located at Lee's Mill, Roper 1801. Moved to Plymouth 1823. It was destroyed by fire three times, 1860-1862-1881. Present courthouse built 1918. — — Map (db m57062) HM
On Adams Street north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the men who gave their lives in the service of their country
World War I
James E. Jethro • Grover C. Oliver • Bismark Wheelock
World War II
Ferrell Ambrose • Hubert W. Ange • Aubrey Asby • Clarence E. Ayers, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m226531) WM
