Battle of Monroe's Crossroads Monument
Civil War battlefield site near Monroe's Crossroads, North Carolina
A Civil War battlefield in North Carolina, Monroe's Crossroads draws history-minded visitors for interpretive markers, occasional reenactments and the chance to stand where cavalry skirmishes unfolded during the 1865 Carolinas Campaign.
Battle of Monroe's Crossroads at a Glance#
How to Get to Battle of Monroe's Crossroads#
The site is in Johnston County near Four Oaks and is reached by local roads off US highways in central North Carolina. The nearest larger towns with services include Smithfield and Raleigh; consult county maps for exact approach routes.
Tips for Visiting Battle of Monroe's Crossroads#
- Visit with a Civil War battlefield map to understand troop movements; interpretive signs are limited compared with larger parks.
- Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for walking the site's small trails.
- Combine the visit with nearby historic sites in the county for a fuller narrative of the region's Civil War activity.
Best Time to Visit Battle of Monroe's Crossroads#
Best visited spring and autumn for comfortable walking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Battle of Monroe's Crossroads#
Battle of Monroe's Crossroads's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1197 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -1° - 11° | 3° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 5° - 18° | 11° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 76 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 27° | 20° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 30° | 24° | 113 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 32° | 26° | 135 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 31° | 25° | 125 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 23° | 16° | 82 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 5° - 18° | 11° | 78 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 85 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |