In the last entry, I read about the Wil King Memorial Site and was wondering about it. Did a search and found out.
This is dedicated to Wilbur King III who died at a young age after displaying outstanding service, dedication and leadership in his quest to preserve Lenoir County's Civil War battlefields. He spend long hours exploring and diving in the Neuse River looking for the cannons of long-gone Camp Poole. In addition, he initiated the first official mapping of the battlefields.
The Historical Preservation Group has erected an impressive memorial in his honor.
Dr. Lonnie Blizzard has written an extensive account of the battle. You can see it and a other information at www.historicalpreservationgroup.org .
To go direct to a picture of the Wil King Memorial and read about him go to
www.historicalpreservationgroup.org/wil_king_memorial.html
Again, I Am Impressed. --Da Runner
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