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North Carolina's First Confederate Memorial


category : Memorials
In 1888, Beaufort County became the first in the state to erect a monumnet honoring its Confederate dead. The monument, a replica of a Confederate soldier placed on a granite pedestal, now stands on the crest of a hill in Oakdale Cemetery. It was originally placed on the slight elevation where Water Street turns into MacNair Street, a location chosen so that ships coming up the Pamlico River would get, as their first glimpse of the town, the Confederate soldier on his pedestal. When a new railroad station was built and railroad activity changed the character of the location, the town decided to move the statue to the new cemetery.




Address:
Oakdale Cemetery, Corner 15th and Market
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: (800)999-3857
Our Email: visitus@originalwashington.com
Our Website:www.originalwashington.com

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Carolina House Bed & Breakfast

Southern Hospitality with a European Flair! Located only 2 blocks from the scenic Pamlico River and Historic Downtown Washington. Come visit us,sit on the porch and relax, or stroll the tree lined streets. After a relaxing night start your day with a breakfast to remember!

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Warren Field Airport

Located within the city limits, the airport is jointly owned by the City of Washinton and Beaufort County, and is used by general and corporate traffic. There are two, 5,000 feet runways and one 4,000

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Tranter's Creek Resort & Campground

Tranter's Creek Resort is a family oriented, waterfront campground in Historic Washington! With year-round activities the campground is always alive with excitement. Enjoy the large pool, game room, store, laundry, and heated/ac bathhouses!

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