Arsenal
Fayetteville, United States
<br>This tablet marks the site of an important arsenal of the Confederate government. Authorized by the United States Congress, 1836; captured by North Carolina, April 22, 1861; transferred to the Confederate government, June 5, 1861; and destroyed by Major-General W.T. Sherman, March 11-14, 1865.<br><br> ————————<br> <center><b>Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry<br> and the North Carolina Arsenal</b><br> The Laying of the Cornerstone<br> 19 April 1838<br> —————<br> Antebellum Guard Duty<br> —————<br> Seized and Occupied for the Confederate Government<br> 22 April - 6 May 1861<br> —————<br> Unveiling of Arsenal Marker<br> 22 May 1928<br> —————<br> FILI Bicentennial 1793-1993</center>