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Civil War

Skirmish, Greenville

1863
North Carolina
Era
Civil War
Year
1863
Location
North Carolina
Status
Historical record
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The Battle

History & Significance

Skirmish, Greenville was a Civil War engagement fought in North Carolina, 1863.

Forces engaged
Union: NEW YORK--12th Cavalry (Detachment); 23rd Independent Battery (Detachment). NORT; Confederate not detailed
Casualties
1 killed (Union, per Dyer)
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Approximate area near Greenville. Town-level location: shown at Greenville, North Carolina. The exact location of the engagement has not been confirmed.

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When did Skirmish, Greenville take place?
Skirmish, Greenville took place in 1863.
Where was Skirmish, Greenville fought?
Skirmish, Greenville was fought in North Carolina, United States.
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Historic Sites near Skirmish, Greenville

College View Historic District
Listed ยท 0.1 mi
Humber, Robert Lee, House
Industrial ยท 0.3 mi
US Post Office
Industrial ยท 0.3 mi
Greenville Commercial Historic District
Industrial ยท 0.4 mi
Pitt County Courthouse
Industrial ยท 0.4 mi
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