British Invasion

A British force under Admiral Cockburn occupied Portsmouth and Ocracoke, July 12-16, 1813. S.E. 30 miles across Pamlico Sound.

Marker is at the intersection of TG Sonny Boy Joyner Highway (North Carolina Route 45) and Creekside Road, on the right when traveling north on TG Sonny Boy Joyner Highway.

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