Battle of Washington North
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Washington Battle of Washington North
Carolina
Other Names: None
Location: Beaufort County
Campaign: Longstreet's Tidewater Operations (February-May 1863)
Date(s): March 30-April
20, 1863
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. John G. Foster [US]; Maj. Gen.
D. H. Hill [CS]
Forces Engaged: 6 regiments and artillery units [US]; Hill’s
Division [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 100 total
| Siege of Washington Historical Marker |
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Description: While Longstreet operated against Suffolk, D. H.
Hill’s column moved against the Federal garrison of Washington, North Carolina. By March 30, the town was ringed with
fortifications, but the Confederates were unable to shut off supplies and reinforcements arriving by ship. After a week of
confusion and mismanagement, Hill was maneuvered out of his siege works and withdrew on April 15.
Result(s): Inconclusive (Confederates withdrew.)
| Burning of Washington Historical Marker |
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| NC Department of Cultural Resources |
In 1776, Washington, North
Carolina, became the first town in the United States
named in honor of George Washington. It was outlined in 1771, and was originally called Forks of the Tar
River. It will subsequently incorporated in 1782.
Sources: National Park Service, North Carolina museum of history, North Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources.
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