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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.
IT'S YOUR
HERITAGE - REMEMBER YOUR CONFEDERATE HEROES !
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
Martin and Mary Burke Kerr in 1904, as the official toast to the state.
"A Toast" to North Carolina.
"Here's to the land of the long leaf pine,
The summer land where the sun doth shine,
Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great,
Here's to "Down Home," the Old North State!
Here's to the land of the cotton bloom white,
Where the scuppernong perfumes the breeze at night,
Where the soft southern moss and jessamine mate,
'Neath the murmuring pines of the Old North State!
Here's to the land where the galax grows,
Where the rhododendron's rosette glows,
Where soars Mount Mitchell's summit great,
In the "Land of the Sky," in the Old North State!
Here's to the land where maidens are fair,
Where friends are true and cold hearts rare,
The near land, the dear land, whatever fate,
The blest land, the best land, the Old North State!"
The painting shown at right is a giclee reproduction of an original oil painting which has been in the Bramble family for over 75 years.
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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.
News of the old boats' arrival began to spread through
the Cradle of Secession quickly as the bulky craft was unloaded and began to
make its way from the depot to the Calhoun Street docks on the Cooper River.
Flags waving, cheering citizens began to gather as Dixie's secret weapon made
its way through the historical streets of Charleston. One can only guess
at the plethora of questions that must have arisen in the minds of the onlooking Confederate citizenry.
On February 17, 1864 CSA General P.G.T. Beauregard, in desperate need of help in
defending Charleston, sent the Hunley and its courageous crew led by Lt. George
Dixon to sea to meet its destiny. This unique vessel was a workable
seaworthy craft provided it was operated in correct fashion. The little sub left Breach Inlet to
attack one of the Union blockaders which had a stronghold on the Holy City. Bearing a ninety pound charge of black powder on two bow poles, the worlds first
true attack submarine moved in, rammed and sank the intimidating 1,240 ton sloop
of war; The Housatonic. Psalm 144:1
The submarine was 50 years or so ahead of its time and was carrying many of the
same accouterments, principles and devices the later boats would have in
improved fashion. Underwater stealth warfare had arrived and the worlds oceans
would never again be the same.
"The Holy City Tiger" is a quality LTD. Edition Lithograph from the original
acrylic painting as conceived and rendered by Southern artist Larry Arnold.
This print sanctioned by The South Carolina Heritage Preservation Association,
Tony L. Carr, Sr., President. Copyright 2004
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Last Update: September 07, 2005