WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New discoveries on Eagles Island are shedding light on Wilmington’s history, dating back to before and during the Civil War, and helping paint a more complete picture of the region’s past.
Foundations of old buildings and railway abutments are scattered across the island, offering evidence of industrial activity from centuries ago.
“We found the remains that probably of industrial activity that probably dates to before the Civil War,” said Jay Martin…