great - I went by to see the original about 20 years ago while on vacation -
the first year the place was closed and the next year when I came by it was
being renovated - but the guy working there took pity on me (I'm from
Florida and made a special detour from I-95 jus to see the Neuse) and let me
look around by myself.


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Since it's built of wood, I thought I would introduce the group to a
project being constructed at the moment here in my hometown. It is a full
scale replica of a Civil War gunboat that was built here in the 1860's to
fight for the Confederacy. The remains of the original gunboat are also on
display here by the State. This new gunboat construction was started as a
private venture by locals. The idea is to promote Civil War tourism in the
area, as there were 2 battles here within a few miles of town. These
battlefields are also being preserved and promoted. In fact, I happen to
live smack in the middle of one of them. I've often found bullets and
shrapnel just digging in the yard for home projects.

The link is
http://www.cssneuseii.com/

Hope you find this interesting,

RJ