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Skirmishes, Town Creek

1865
North Carolina
Era
Civil War
Year
1865
Location
North Carolina
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Skirmishes, Town Creek was a Civil War engagement fought in North Carolina, 1865.

Forces engaged
Union: ILLINOIS--65th and 112th Infantry. INDIANA--63rd, 65th and 140th Infantry. KENTU; Confederate not detailed
Casualties
30 killed, 154 wounded (Union, per Dyer)
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When did Skirmishes, Town Creek take place?
Skirmishes, Town Creek took place in 1865.
Where was Skirmishes, Town Creek fought?
Skirmishes, Town Creek was fought in North Carolina, United States.
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Historic Sites near Skirmishes, Town Creek

Sunset Park Historic District
Listed ยท 0.2 mi
Hooper, William, School (Former)
Industrial ยท 1 mi
Delgrado School
Industrial ยท 2 mi
Federal Building and Courthouse
Early Republic ยท 2 mi
USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic Landmark
Industrial ยท 2 mi
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