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Kinston

1862
North Carolina
Era
Civil War
Year
1862
Location
North Carolina
Status
Historical record
Part ofEastern Theater ›The Civil War ›
The Battle

History & Significance

Kinston was a Civil War engagement fought in North Carolina, 1862. It was a Union victory.

A Union expedition led by Brig. Gen. John G. Foster left New Berne in December to disrupt the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad at Goldsborough. The advance was stubbornly contested by Evans's Brigade near Kinston Bridge on December 14, but the Confederates were outnumbered and withdrew north of the Neuse River in the direction of Goldsborough. Foster continued his movement the next day, taking the River Road, south of the Neuse River.

Result
Union victory
Forces engaged
Department of North Carolina, 1st Division [US]; Evans's Brigade [CS]
Casualties
685 total
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Kinston take place?
Kinston took place in 1862.
Where was Kinston fought?
Kinston was fought in North Carolina, United States.
What was the significance of Kinston?
A Union expedition led by Brig. Gen. John G. Foster left New Berne in December to disrupt the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad at Goldsborough. The advance was stubbornly contested by Evans's Brigade near Kinston Bridge on December 14, but the Confederates were outnumbered and withdrew north of the Neus
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Historic Sites near Kinston

Blalock, Robert L., House
Industrial · 3.9 mi
Peoples Bank Building
Industrial · 3.9 mi
Peebles House
Industrial · 4 mi
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