Category 3 hurricane: peak winds of 115 mph (100 knots), lowest pressure 980 mb. September 12 – September 19, 1876. Landfall: September 17 at 90 mph, 34.4°N 77.6°W. Accumulated cyclone energy: 12.7. Track: NOAA National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 best track AL021876 (public domain).