The Nov. 19th Wilmington (NC) Star News reports that the historic train depot in Burgaw will be officially plaqued as part of the Civil War Trails Program at a ceremony December 4th. Research was prepared by Chris Fonvielle of UNC-Wilmington with the help of Mike Taylor.
Burgaw's location on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, sometimes called the lifeline of the Confederacy and it was the staging area for a large prisoner of war exchange.
Civil War Trails, Bringing History to the Masses. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
