Near Dunn in Harnett County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Averasboro Battlefield Museum
Photographed by Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
1. Averasboro Battlefield Museum Marker
Photo collection of structures and terrain, and Civil War era diagram of the Averasboro battlegrounds. Pictures furnished by R.L. Hamilton; map research and drawn by R.L. Hamilton.
John C. Smith home (Oak Grove) built in 1793, used as a Union Hospital in the Battle of Averasboro.
William T. Smith home, built in 1834, used as a Union Hospital in the Battle of Averasboro.
Farquhard Smith home (Lebanon) built in 1825, used as a Confederate Hospital in the Battle of Averasboro. Location: Old Raleigh and Fayetteville Hwy. Now Hwy 82, Harnett Co, NC.
Chicora Cemetery, located on Averasboro Battleground on Old Raleigh and Fayetteville Hwy. In Harnett Co, NC 1865.
Old Raleigh and Fayetteville Hwy roadbed, McAllister Millcreek (Bumpus Creek).
Old Raleigh and Fayetteville Hwy, at Fishpond Branch.
Old road leading to Joel Williams Mill on McAllister Millcreek (Bumpus Creek).
Remains of Joel Williams mill on McAllister Millcreek (Bumpus Creek).
Millstone from Joel Williams mill.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 35° 15.997′ N, 78° 40.323′ W. Marker is near Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett County. It is on State Highway 82 0.2 miles south of Arrowhead Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 NC Highway 82, Dunn NC 28335, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. North Carolina (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Averasboro Civil War Museum & Battlefield. Museum website homepage (Submitted on June 11, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. Averasboro Battlefield Museum. Places on Line website entry (Submitted on June 11, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
Photographed by Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
2. Averasboro Battlefield Museum Marker
Marker, period flag exhibit in background, and museum building. The Averasboro Battlefield Commission, Inc (ABCI) is tasked with the responsibility to preserve and present the story of the Battle of Averasboro, and lead in the preservation, presentation and promotion of the Averasboro Battlefield, Smithville Plantation and related history.
Photographed by Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
3. Averasboro Battlefield Museum
Living history cabin and reenactment field. Each year, exciting events are happening at the Averasboro Battlefield and Museum. Although specific events and times differ from year to year, here are some of the wonderful and informative events hosted recently: Living History Event (living historians, reenactors, displays, presentations and demonstrations), Ghost Walk Tour, Horse and Pony Rides, Averasboro Fiber Festival (spinning, weaving, knitting, sheep shearing, working sheep dogs, and more), Battle Reenactment (tactics and demonstrations), Field Trips and Tours, Golf Benefit and Yard Sale.
Photographed by Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
4. Averasboro Battlefield Museum Marker
Photographed by Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
5. Averasboro Battlefield Museum
Photographed by Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
6. Averasboro Battlefield Museum
Photographed by Robert Cole, June 6, 2010
7. Averasboro Battlefield Museum
Photographed by Unknown (ABCI Photo), April 4, 2008
8. Averasboro Battlefield Museum
Battlefield reenactment event. Edenton Bell Artillery Battery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,232 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
