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N.C. JUNIOR RESERVES

Held the line along this road and repulsed the assault of Hobart's Union Brigade, March 19, 1865. This line was evacuated, March 20.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

Held the line along this road and repulsed the assault of Hobart's Union Brigade, March 19, 1865. This line was evacuated, March 20.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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MAIN CONFEDERATE LINE

The Left Confederate Wing, part of a long hook-shaped line designed to trap the Union forces, extended across the road here on March 19. This sector, occupied by Maj. Gen. R.F. Hoke's Division,...

The Left Confederate Wing, part of a long hook- shaped line designed to trap the Union forces, extended across the road here on March 19. This sector, occupied by Maj. Gen. R.F. Hoke's Division,...

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FIRST UNION ATTACK

Brig. Gen. W. P. Carlin's Division attacked the Confederate line above the road here on March 19. Repulsed, they threw up works but were driven out by the Confederate charge.Plaque via North...

Brig. Gen. W. P. Carlin's Division attacked the Confederate line above the road here on March 19. Repulsed, they threw up works but were driven out by the Confederate charge.Plaque via...

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FIGHTING BELOW THE ROAD

One-half mile south of this point, across the road, Brig. Gen. J.D. Morgan's Union Division halted the main Confederate charge, March 19, 1865, in one of the fiercest engagements of the...

One-half mile south of this point, across the road, Brig. Gen. J.D. Morgan's Union Division halted the main Confederate charge, March 19, 1865, in one of the fiercest engagements of...

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COLE FARMHOUSE

Stood in this field. Scene of heavy fighting, March 19. Destroyed on March 20 by Confederate artillery to prevent sniping.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Stood in this field. Scene of heavy fighting, March 19. Destroyed on March 20 by Confederate artillery to prevent sniping.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

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CONFEDERATE MAIN CHARGE

After overrunning two Union lines above this road, the Confederates crossed here in the main assault of March 19, 1865. Union reinforcements halted their advance in the woods below the road.Plaque...

After overrunning two Union lines above this road, the Confederates crossed here in the main assault of March 19, 1865. Union reinforcements halted their advance in the woods below the...

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SHERMAN

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's...

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E....

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SHERMAN

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's...

Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following moming, the Left Wing continued along this road meeting Gen. Joseph E....

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BATTLE OF BENTONVILLE, MARCH 19, 20, AND 21, 1865

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID HH1)

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID HH1)

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GALES FAMILY

Joseph, Raleigh Register founder, 1799; his wife Winifred, early novelist; sons Joseph and Weston, editors, lived 2 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Joseph, Raleigh Register founder, 1799; his wife Winifred, early novelist; sons Joseph and Weston, editors, lived 2 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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CONFEDERATE SECOND LINE

On the morning of March 16, 1865, Taliaferro's division fell back to earthworks which crossed the road here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

On the morning of March 16, 1865, Taliaferro's division fell back to earthworks which crossed the road here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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'LEBANON'

Farquhard Smith's home was used as Confederate hospital during the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Farquhard Smith's home was used as Confederate hospital during the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE

Founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Church as a normal school for freedmen. Since 1928 a four-year college. 4 blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Church as a normal school for freedmen. Since 1928 a four-year college. 4 blocks N.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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JANE McKIMMON 1867-1957

Home economist. From 1911 to 1937 she organized and led N.C.'s home demonstration program. Lived here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Home economist. From 1911 to 1937 she organized and led N.C.'s home demonstration program. Lived here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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LAMAR STRINGFIELD 1897-1959

Musician and composer. First conductor of the N.C. Symphony, 1932-38. Boyhood home 3 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full...

Musician and composer. First conductor of the N.C. Symphony, 1932-38. Boyhood home 3 blks. E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission....

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