BATTLE OF ASHEVILLE

On April 3, 1865, Union Col. Isaac M. Kirby left East Tenn. with 1100 men on a raid against Asheville. On April 6, Kirby's force was defeated by local militia under Col. G. W. Clayton. Earthworks remain 100 yds. N.

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID PPP1)