As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia on its path of destruction, one part entered North Carolina near here, March 4-7, 1865. — — Map (db m28292) HM
On Andrew Jackson Highway (U.S. 74) at Morgan Street (North Carolina Highway 144), on the right when traveling west on Andrew Jackson Highway.
As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia, several units passed through Laurel Hill and camped in this vicinity, March 8-9, 1865. — — Map (db m31336) HM
On Long Branch Road at South Clinton Avenue (U.S. 301), on the left when traveling west on Long Branch Road.
Moving on Goldsboro, Sherman's army was temporarily checked by Hardee's Confederates, Mar. 16, 1865, in Battle of Averasboro 3 1/2 Mi. W. — — Map (db m5835) HM
On South Brightleaf Boulevard (U.S. 301) at Brogden Road (North Carolina Highway 1007), on the right when traveling north on South Brightleaf Boulevard.
Enroute from Goldsboro to Raleigh, Sherman’s army camped 1 mile east and on April 12, 1865, celebrated the news of Lee’s surrender. — — Map (db m14628) HM
