The Battle of Whitehall
The War Between the States
On this site, Confederate and Union troops engaged in battle. Confederates took position N. side of river, after burning bridge. Union troops occupied S. side and hill above, destroying much of village. CSS Neuse damaged during shelling. After suffering a number of casualties, Union troops withdrew marching toward Goldsboro. Confederate losses were few.
Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and East River Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
