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 Laurinburg Road (U.S. 401) at John Russell Road (County Road 1207), on the right when traveling west on Laurinburg Road.
General Sherman, with a part of his army, on March 9-10, 1865, camped here at Bethel Presbyterian Church (organized before 1800). — — Map (db m31255) 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
