Dunn in Harnett County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Draughon Cross Roads

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010

1. Draughon Cross Roads Marker

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Named for George and Hardy Draughon, brothers who came from Edgecombe County about 1795, and purchased land joining both roads. George lived near this spot. Later he moved to 9/10 mile beyond Beamon’s Cross Roads, Hwy. No. 421, died and was buried there in 1866, age 94. Two sons Gary and James lived here from marriage until death 1850-1854. Hardy lived one mile south at next cross roads, died and buried there in 1841, age 74.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 35° 17.482′ N, 78° 32.44′ W. Marker is in Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett County. Marker is at the intersection of Harnett-Dunn Hwy (State Highway 55) and Green Path Road, on the right when traveling east on Harnett-Dunn Hwy. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dunn NC 28334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Averasboro (approx. 3.3 miles away); G. B. Cashwell (approx. 4.1 miles away); Link Wray (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Averasboro

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010

2. Draughon Cross Roads Marker

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(approx. 4.9 miles away); Sherman's March (approx. 5.1 miles away); "Lebanon" (approx. 7½ miles away); North Carolina (approx. 7.6 miles away); Averasboro Battlefield Museum (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunn.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010

3. Draughon Cross Roads Marker

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010

4. Draughon Cross Roads

This view of the crossroads is looking north on Green Path Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.