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...
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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....
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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....
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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)
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
Agricultural fair. Was first held in 1853 and moved to this location, its third, in 1928.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page...
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WILLIAM W. HOLDEN 1818-1892
Editor. Appointed provisional governor, 1865. Elected governor, 1868; impeached and removed, 1871. Home stood here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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R. STANHOPE PULLEN 1822-1895
Businessman. Benefactor of NCSU, UNC-G, and Peace College. Gifts included land for Pullen Park. Birthplace here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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EDWARD A. JOHNSON 1860-1944
Politician, businessman, philanthropist, author, and educator. First black to publish a N.C. textbook. Home was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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PEACE COLLEGE
Founded by Presbyterian elder Wm. Peace 1857 as school for women; opened 1872. Main building used as Confederate hospital & by Freedmen's Bureau.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...
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N.C. PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
Organized in 1880 at a meeting held in the Senate Chamber. E. M. Nadal of Wilson was the first president.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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HENRY A. LONDON 1846-1918
Lawyer, state senator. Author of 1901 "London Libel Law." Editor of Chatham Record, 1878-1918. Home was here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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JAMES H. YOUNG 1860-1921
Colonel of black N.C. regiment in war with Spain; edited Raleigh Gazette; legislator. Home was 25 ft. W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...
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JAMES H. HARRIS 1832-1891
Black legislator & orator; member 1868 convention; a founder of Republican Party & Union League in N.C. Home was 1 block W.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE LIBRARY
Established 1812 under Wm. Hill, Sec. of State; James F. Taylor first state librarian, 1843. Moved here in 1968.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...
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