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Civil War Paintings | Confederate
Paintings
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THE FAYETTEVILLE, NC SERIES
Lifeline on the Cape Fear Fayetteville was a thriving inland port for the upper Cape Fear. As long as ships could run the Blockade. and Fort Fisher stayed active, valuable goods flowed up and down the Cape Fear. The sternwheeler "Carolina" was one of 40 such boats carrying goods to and from Wilmington. With the fall of Fort Fisher and the capture of Fayetteville by the invaders of the Union Army the "LIFELINE" ceased. IT'S YOUR HERITAGE !
Burning of the Clarendon Bridge Since 1818, when the General Assembly of North Carolina passed an act to build and erect a bridge across the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville, the beautiful Clarendon Bridge served the citizens of Cumberland and surrounding counties well. Mr. James Seawell and his associates were charged not only with the building and erection of the bridge, but also with its maintenance, fares and tolls on all persons, animals and materials which crossed over the bridge. In 1865, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's Army came to Fayetteville along with Generals Pierre Beauregard, Wade Hampton, William J. Hardee and Joseph Wheeler. Confederate troops moved through Fayetteville across the Clarendon Bridge and on to Averasboro and Bentonville. It had been decided that the Clarendon would not be destroyed by fire until after all of the Confederate troops had crossed. Artillery was not used so that there would be minimum damage to the bridge's foundation. After the final elements of the Confederate Army had passed over the bridge, and with the advance into the town by General Sherman and his huge army, the torch was put to the beautiful Clarendon Bridge. This forced the Army of Northern Aggression to use pontoons to cross the river, greatly slowing its advancement. The Clarendon was rebuilt in the following years and again served its citizens. IT'S YOUR HERITAGE !
The Fayetteville, NC Arsenal The year is 1836 and the US Congress decided to construct an arsenal in Fayetteville, NC. In 1859 the Arsenal was upgraded to an arsenal of construction. Hostilities between the North and South continue to mount and on April 22, 1861, General Draughon and forces secured the Arsenal for the State of North Carolina. This large complex eventually became the Confederate States of America Arsenal until completely destroyed by the Northern Invaders on March 14, 1865. IT'S YOUR HERITAGE !
First Presbyterian Church - Fayetteville, NC The "Army of Northern Aggression" under the command of General William T. Sherman has entered the town of Fayetteville, NC. In order to keep control of the town, Union troops have positioned on the south lawn at the First Presbyterian Church. The center of government at James Square is two blocks distant. Person Street, the main business area, and the Market Square are but a block distant. Many things took place during the next few days to our lovely town and its citizens. IT'S YOUR HERITAGE !
Skirmish at the Market House General Wade Hampton is having a meal in a
Hay Street restaurant when he is informed that the "Army of Northern
Invaders" had reached the downtown area. Borrowing a mount, General
Hampton makes his way to Market Square where his troops are exchanging fire with
the enemy. This small force is to delay the approaching enemy while
another force is burning the Clarendon Bridge. Confederate Heroes gave
their all in this battle.
The Fayetteville, NC Arsenal Rifle The
Enfield Rifle, manufactured in England, was purchased by the Confederate States
for use in this war. The rifle was a flintlock and had to be refurbished
once it reached the Arsenal. The rifle was changed from a flintlock to a
ball and cap rifle which was more efficient in
battle.
IT'S YOUR HERITAGE !
Honoring Our Confederate Heroes The war of Northern Aggression has been over for three years. The good ladies of Fayetteville have decided that a monument should be erected to our CONFEDERATE HEROES on a plot of ground in Old Cross Creek Cemetery. It was decided that a large silk quilt of many colors would be made. After its completion a raffle was held and a gentlemen in Tarboro, NC won the quilt. The quilt was then given to Ex-President Jefferson Davis. At his death the quilt was given by Mrs. Davis to the Confederate Museum in Richmond, VA. The QUILT is still at Richmond. ITS YOUR HERITAGE !
THE GREY SERIES
In 1957 the North Carolina General
Assembly officially adopted a poem, written by Leonora The painting
shown is a giclee reproduction Click on picture for larger detail
The Holy City Tiger By August 1863, the Confederate
Submarine H.L. Hunley, also at times referred to as "The Porpoise", "The
Fishboat", "The Cigar Boat" and "The Infernal Coffin", had arrived in
Charleston, SC from the Parks & Lyons machine shop in Mobile, Alabama.
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