Nice to see the Vintage Cannons
9/15/2021
These are Vintage Cannons on display outside near the Barker House, Welcome Center, they add a nice ...
Edenton Bell Battery Cannon
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505 S Broad St
Edenton, NC 27932
The Edenton Bell Battery C.S.A. was organized in March 1862 and consisted of men primarily from Chowan, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties in North Carolina. The unit's four bronze cannon, made from melted bells donated by various institutions in Edenton, served with the Army of Northern Virginia and later defended against Union advances in North Carolina.
Named after the towns of Edenton, Columbia, Fannie Roulhac, and St. Paul, the Edenton Bell Battery played a significant role in various battles during the Civil War, including engagements at Fort Fisher, Wilmington, Bentonville, and Cox's Bridge. Today, two of the original cannon are on loan to historical associations, while the whereabouts of the other two remain unknown.
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Following history’s unusual paths...
7/26/2020
It only takes a few minutes to read the history of the cannons and observe the ‘EB’ engraved on the ...
Touch history
10/21/2019
It is fascinating to be able to touch a piece of the town's history. The story of these cannon, cre...
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