Kinston Battlefield Dec. 12-15, 1862

[SCTiger]

There are still parts of the Kinston Battlefield, Kinston, North Carolina that could be saved. The Confederates were commanded by General Evans of SC and included the Tramp Brigade. I took some pictures of the area and ate at Kings BBQ. Some of the artifacts are in the restaurant.

It wasn't a famous or decisive battle but, the South Carolinians fought and a few died on those fields. Some of the land near the Queen St. bridge is available for purchase. The original pilings of the bridge can be seen in the Neuse river. I also visited the earthworks behind the visitors center at NC Highway 258 and 70. Part of the Railroad bridge and piling for the "Falling Creek" area are still visible. The Tramp Brigade camped near that creek and it's still a cotton farm.

[SCTiger]

Re: Kinston Battlefield Dec. 12-15, 1862

The presentation at the Visitors Center did not mention the South Carolina troops, referring to them as Confederates, there is no markers or monuments from the Palmetto State to be found. In time I would like to correct that, if it meant buying a few acres near the battlefield and installing a SC monument to the brigade.

[SCTiger]

Re: Kinston Battlefield Dec. 12-15, 1862

If you get a chance to visit, hit "Kings: BBQ and check out the area, they also have the CSS Neuse on display. I was glad to visit a battlefield of my ancestors 145 years later.

[Johnny Lloyd]

Re: Kinston Battlefield Dec. 12-15, 1862

Greg-

Nice pics. I'll have to go there when I can get back down home again.
The sword in the case with the bottles isn't from the AmCiv. It is from India and called a tulwar. I had one and sold it on Ebay awhile back. Attached is a below pic.
I wonder why the owner of the collection put it in there? Do they know?

Thanks. Merry Christmas ya'll... Johnny Lloyd

[SCTiger]

Re: Kinston Battlefield Dec. 12-15, 1862

Write me sometime Johnny and I will give you my theory on that. Has a lot to do with attracting tourists. I didn't give the sword a second look, thought it was an artillery foot sword. Thanks for the information though. Lots of misplaced stuff in this hobby, ask me about Confederate Navy belt buckles sometime.