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The Battle of Goldsborough Bridge took place on December 17, 1862, in Wayne County, North Carolina, as part of the Union expedition to Goldsborough, North Carolina, during the American Civil War.
- December 17, 1862( 1862-12-17)
- Union victory
- Wayne County, North Carolina
Walk where they walked. See what they saw. Come to Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield and experience a small slice of American History. 303 Old Mt Olive Hwy. Dudley, NC 28333. The battlefield is designed primarily for self-guided walking tours, but guided tours by qualified battlefield guides are available for groups and individuals by appointment.
History of the Battle at Goldsborough Bridge. The Battle of Goldsborough Bridge was fought December 17, 1862 at the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Bridge across the Neuse River, three miles south of Goldsborough, North Carolina. Troops and supplies aboard trains from the Deep South and the port at Wilmington had to cross this bridge on their way ...
Tours: Guided. 303 Old Mt. Olive Highway. Goldsboro, NC 27530. Listed on the NC Civil War Trails. Come see where 15,000 soldiers fought a desperate battle in December 1862 at the Last Battle of Foster’s Raid. As you walk where they walked and see the grounds, imagine the events they saw.
- 303 Old Mt. Olive Highway, Goldsboro, 27530, NC
- (919) 736-4423
Nov 22, 2013 · Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield borders the Neuse River just south of Goldsboro, North Carolina. It preserves the site of the climactic battle of Union Gen. J.G. Foster's 1862 raid. The Goldsborough Bridge which gives the battle its name was an important span where the trains of the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad crossed the Neuse River. In 1861-
Jul 7, 2021 · And just a 10-minute car ride away, visit the Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield – where Union Gen. Foster’s 1862 attack raged from Kinston and Seven Springs to the railroad bridge south of Goldsboro – and pick up a battlefield map or schedule a guided tour at the information kiosk.
Feb 27, 2010 · Battle of Goldsborough Bridge. December 17, 1862. Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010. 1. Battle of Goldsborough Bridge Monument. Inscription. Nearly 15,000 men clashed on these fields December 17, 1862. At stake was the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad bridge which spanned the Neuse River here.
