Tour Site #11

Waterfront Park

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GPS coordinates:

36.29715,-76.217917

The gazebo is fashioned from a portion of the portico roof of the old Albemarle Hospital that stood at Cottage Point. The Civil War Trails signage is at the waterfront.

 

Entrance to Waterfront Park

 

 

 

 

 

The Civil War Trails marker “Dash at the Enemy” covers the action during the Battle of Elizabeth City, 10 February 1862.

 

“Dash at the Enemy”

 

 

 

 

 

The Pasquotank River is recognized as part of the National Underground Railroad Network.

 

Underground Railroad

 

 

 

 

 

Daniel Bright was executed by General Wild near this spot during Wild’s Expedition into northeastern North Carolina in December of 1863.

 

“Place of Execution”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three markers at Waterfront Park