Used to support airborne operations
from the 1940s through the 1960s.
First aircraft to handle large parachute
loads containing 3/4 ton trucks and
105-mm howitzers. — — Map (db m31492) HM
Developed in the 1950s as an assault
transport. The fullsection rear ramp door
made this an ideal aircraft for support of
airborne operations from the 1950s into
the 1970s. — — Map (db m31234) HM
This six ton Sheridan from C Company,
3rd Battalion, 73rd Armor, was dropped by
parachute into Panama on 20 December
1989 during Operation JUST CAUSE.
The Sheridan replaced the Scorpion
in the late 1960s, but Panama was the
first time . . . — — Map (db m31476) HM
A fully-tracked 90mm gun developed in
the 1950s to provide airborne troops with
a mobile antitank weapon. Used by airborne
armored battalions and airborne infantry
tank companies in the 1960s. — — Map (db m31491) HM
Named in honor of
Colonel Arthur C. Stang III
13 Mar 37 - 2 Sep 80
Former commander of the 3d Brigade
and Chief of Staff, 82d Airborne Division
who was awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal
for outstanding contributions to . . . — — Map (db m31184) HM
Developed late in World War II, the 90mm
was the most powerful American antitank
weapon of that conflict. It was used by
the 82nd Airborne Division in the postwar
era between 1946 and 1956. — — Map (db m31475) HM
Nicknamed the Huey, helicopters
of this type supported Division
airmobile operations in the 1960s
and 1970s. The UH-1 was also
capable of dropping paratroopers
or sling loading heavy equipment — — Map (db m31465) HM
Built in 1897 by Fayetteville businessman E. A. Poe and his wife, Josephine, the house is part of the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex. It is representative of upper-middle-class homes of the period. Tours offer a glimpse of life in the . . . — — Map (db m24447) HM
Americans Who Care
dedicate this memorial to our area Prisoners of War and Missing in Action, listed hereon, and to all others who share their fate. We resolve that they shall be returned with the hope of universal freedom of all mankind. . . . — — Map (db m292548) WM
This tablet marks the site of an important arsenal of the Confederate government. Authorized by the United States Congress, 1836; captured by North Carolina, April 22, 1861; transferred to the Confederate government, June 5, 1861; and destroyed by . . . — — Map (db m24327) HM
Crises cause us to act. The crisis created by the United States' military unpreparedness during the War of 1812 resulted in the planning and building of additional arsenals for the nation's defense. Congress appropriated monies in 1836 for an . . . — — Map (db m24362) HM
These stones formed part of the foundations for buildings within the main arsenal compound. When United States troops destroyed the arsenal in 1865, local citizens salvaged usable building materials. The state moved these remaining stones when the . . . — — Map (db m24359) HM
Hit his first home run in professional baseball, March, 1914, 135 yds. N.W. In this town George Herman Ruth acquired the nickname "Babe." — — Map (db m243848) HM
Beth Dail Finch was born on November 13, 1921, and grew up in Fayetteville, N.C. She was a pioneering civic leader who made history as Fayetteville's first female mayor in 1975. She was elected to the Fayetteville City Council and served from . . . — — Map (db m291880) HM
In memory of the
Confederate Dead
On Fames eternal camping ground
Their silent Tents are spread.
Rest on embalmed & sainted dead
Dear as the blood ye gave.
Nor shall your glory be forgot
While Fame her record keeps
Or honor . . . — — Map (db m30896) WM
This is the oldest public cemetery in Fayetteville, begun in 1785. Mrs. Anne K. Kyle, who served as a nurse in the hospital here during the Civil War, established the Confederate Burial Ground soon after Union Gen. William T. Sherman and his army . . . — — Map (db m30940) HM
1. Cool Spring
Cool Spring is located on the south bank of Cross Creek, which winds its way through downtown Fayetteville. The spring was the primary soucre of water first for Native Americans and subsequently for the European pioneers. It . . . — — Map (db m31149) HM
The Women of Cumberland
to their
Confederate Dead
May 20, 1861 - May 10, 1902
They died in defence of their
RightsFor they should fall the tears
of a nation's grief.Lord God of Hosts be with us yet, . . . — — Map (db m31143) HM
The rock base beneath Iron Mike has its own story. In July 1942 over 5,000 men arrived at Camp Toccoa for training as a new type of soldier, a Paratrooper. Over the next few years over 17,000 soldiers of the 501st, 506th, 511th, and the 517th . . . — — Map (db m77343) HM WM
Across the street is the Hale-Williams House, notable for the variety of architectural styles it incorporates as well as for the prominence of its builder, Edward Jones Hale. Hale bought this property in 1847 and constructed the house in the 1850s. . . . — — Map (db m70360) HM
The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the March to the Sea. Sherman's objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia to crush Gen. . . . — — Map (db m24355) HM
The settlement of Cross Creek developed a mile west of the Cape Fear River in present day downtown Fayetteville; however, Cross Creek never received an official charter. In 1762, while meeting in New Bern, the Colonial Assembly chartered . . . — — Map (db m266968) HM
The lighter brick in this pad outlines the foundations of two shops, the smiths and the forging and casting. These shops were built simultaneously between 1839 and 1842. During Confederate occupation, these shops, along with the engine house, were . . . — — Map (db m24420) HM
Dedicated to those men and women of Cumberland County and surrounding areas who served their country in times of peace and war and especially to those who gave their lives in that service.
Dedicated in honor of the military men and women who . . . — — Map (db m292549) WM
"The Global War on Terror memorial monuments remembers all who perished on 9-11-2001, and honors the Cumberland County military, families and civilians whose support and sacrifice will forever be remembered."
FLT 77
9:37
9-11-2001 . . . — — Map (db m291898) WM
This area is where most woodworking operations took place. It was also known as the carpenter's shop. Wagon and gun carriage wheels, as well as other wooden parts, were made here. — — Map (db m24421) HM
❶ Liberty Point
Just east on Bow Street, originally a wagon trail from the Cape Fear River to the settlement of Cross Creek, is Liberty Point. In 1775, a meeting of prominent citizens produced a declaration of independence from . . . — — Map (db m291883) HM
❶ Cross Creek and Fayetteville
Cross creek is a meandering two branch waterway rising in the sandy uplands west of downtown Fayetteville and curling toward the Cape Fear River. Cross Creek was thus named by the earliest . . . — — Map (db m291878) HM
Green Street
The heart of earliest Fayetteville from its colonial days as the village of Cross Creek was centered in these few hundred yards west of today's Green Street.
In colonial days, Green Street was part of the "King's Highway", . . . — — Map (db m291879) HM
Highsmith Hospital opened in 1901 on Green Street in downtown Fayetteville as the first private hospital in North Carolina. In 1926 the hospital was relocated to the corner of Hay Street and Bradford Avenue. The hospital opened on its present site . . . — — Map (db m70361) HM
On this site by Cross Creek where two colonial wagon roads intersected, John Newberry, a Quaker millwright, erected a waterwheel mill and dam in 1755. His enterprise was the genesis of the settlement of the village of Cross Creek, which after the . . . — — Map (db m291768) HM
Korea
The Forgotten War
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Korean War and to those who did not return home but are not forgotten.
United States Casualties
KIA's: 33,745 ★ . . . — — Map (db m291891) WM
Hero of the American Revolution, champion of freedom, opponent of slavery and oppression, and steadfast friend of our young nation.
Erected in 1983 by the Lafayette Society
Mrs. Clifford Duell, Founder — — Map (db m291882) HM WM
On March 5, 1825, General Lafayette visited this lodge, dined with the masons and was addressed by Worshipful Master Robert Strange. — — Map (db m291720) HM
Free black abolitionist & conspirator in 1859 with John Brown in attack on U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Killed in assault. Lived in Fayetteville. — — Map (db m291889) HM
On March 4, 1825, as Lafayette was being escorted into town from the Clarendon Bridge he passed by Liberty Point, a locally cherished historical site at the triangular plot formed by the acute intersection of Person and Bow Streets. On or near . . . — — Map (db m291885) HM
Lafayette was born in Chavaniac, France on September 6, 1757. He left France in 1777 at age 19 to join the fight for American Freedom in the Revolutionary War. Lafayette was befriended by General George Washington, wounded at Brandywine, and . . . — — Map (db m291881) HM
In commemoration of 200 years since the setting of the original cornerstone of the Masonic Hall
Richard G. Moore
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of North Carolina
A.L. 5993 A.D. 1993
We dedicate this stone to all Masons, . . . — — Map (db m291764) HM
On March 5, 1825, General Lafayette visited the Phoenix Masonic Lodge at Saint John's Square. The lodge was located at one of the three public squares. The original lodge at this site was replaced by the current lodge, which was built in 1858. . . . — — Map (db m291765) HM
Original building on this site erected in 1793 contained lodgeroom, schoolroom and theatre. It was removed to make way for the old portion of the present building in 1858 .... Remodeled and enlarged 1948-1950
Committees
Phoenix . . . — — Map (db m291767) HM
Dedicated to the recipients of this nations oldest military decoration, the "Purple Heart"
My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my countrys way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind . . . — — Map (db m291899) WM
The northwest tower (1) was the first of the arsenal's four towers to be built (1839-1840) and initially served as the facility's temporary office. The three-story octagonal towers protruded beyond the corners of the main compound and were a . . . — — Map (db m24365) HM
[Front] Whereas in obedience to President George Washington's Militia Act and the threat of war with European powers, the F.I.L.I. was organized on or near this spot on August 23, 1793, under the leadership of Captain Robert Adam, . . . — — Map (db m31112) HM
In Flanders Fields
by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD
(1872-1918)
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row
That mark our place and in the sky
The larks still bravely singling, fly
Scarce . . . — — Map (db m291896) WM
World War II Pacific Theatre European Theatre
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation." General Douglas McArthur
"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be . . . — — Map (db m292546) WM
Base In honor of airlifters past, present and future Back This memorial dedicated by members of Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 367 and Noncommissioned Officers Open Mess, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, 12 June . . . — — Map (db m43998) HM
This housing area is named in memory of courageous airborne troops of the U.S. Army who refused to surrender during the intense and bitter fighting against a numerically superior enemy, 19 December 1944 - 15 January 1945, in the area of Bastogne . . . — — Map (db m43972) HM
In honor of
Braxton Bragg
Lieutenant Colonel, USA
General, CSA
Born: Warrenton N.C.
22 March 1817
Died: Galveston, Texas
27 September 1876
War Department General Order No. 77, 21 August 1918, established Camp Bragg, N.C. in . . . — — Map (db m62493) HM WM
(top)
C-119C, Serial Number 50-33182.
This aircraft was originally Serial Number 50-0128.
On loan from the U.S. Air Force Museum Program.
(middle)
The Fairchild C-119, better known as the "Flying Boxcar", was capable of . . . — — Map (db m44001) HM
(top)
C-123K, Serial Number 54-0372.
This aircraft was originally Serial Number 54-0669.
It is on loan from the U.S. Air Force Museum Program.
(middle)
The Fairchild C-123 was capable of carrying 60 fully equipped . . . — — Map (db m44002) HM
The mission of the Lockheed C-130 is to provide rapid transportation of personnel or cargo for delivery by air-drop or by air-land. The aircraft can be used as a tactical transport carrying 92 ground troops or 64 paratroopers and equipment. It . . . — — Map (db m44003) HM
(top)
C-47D, Serial Number 44-118427
This aircraft was originally serial number 44-76462.
It is on loan from the U.S. Air Force Museum Program.
(middle)
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain, the military version of the DC-3, was . . . — — Map (db m43999) HM
Known as the Skytrain, the C-47 was the workhorse of the Army Air Corps transport units. Carried 82D troopers into battle at Sicily, Salerno, Normandy, and Holland. — — Map (db m31231) HM
As enlisted men and women of our great nation, nothing captures our professionalism more than the Oath of Enlistment. It states... "I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I . . . — — Map (db m44007) HM
During his long and illustrious career, Major Meadows embodied all of those qualities that mark the unique individuals serving in Special Operations Forces. Major Meadows extraordinary achievements throughout his dedicated service with Army . . . — — Map (db m31484) HM
Dedicated to the men and women who flew and maintained these aircraft. Responding to the call to arms, they embraced the difficult challenges and held high the proud heritage of the United States Air Force. This monument stands guard at Pope's . . . — — Map (db m44004) HM
Front In honor of those Pope airmen who have given their lives for their country while performing flying duties * * * * * * Dedicated to the memory of those who were killed in a C-130 accident on November 30, 1978 Robert J. Caton . . . — — Map (db m44005) WM
Dedicated to the memory of those Pope airmen who lost their lives in a C-130 accident at Sicily extraction zone on July 1, 1987 Capt. Garry M. Bardo, Jr. A1C Albert G. Dunse Capt. John B. Keiser, III TSgt Timothy J. Matar — — Map (db m44006) HM
Welcome Kinsman, Comrade, Friend. Recorded here on this humble Wall are the names of our fallen Heroes. They were and will always be cherished Soldiers of Army Special Operations, our comrades in arms. Know that they eagerly sought and accepted our . . . — — Map (db m31488) WM
Prior to the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, forces of Gen. James Moore, Whig commander camped, Feb. 15-21,1776, 1½ miles northeast. — — Map (db m4588) HM
One of early Presbyterian ministers in N.C., 1757-1780. Organized Bluff, Barbecue, and Longstreet churches. Grave is 8 mi. east. — — Map (db m42003) HM
Near this spot at Old Bluff Church is buried Colonel Alexander McAllister; Patriot and Revolutionary Hero; Colonel of Cumberland County Militia; Representative First Assembly in Newbern, December 1773; Representative Second Assembly in Newbern, . . . — — Map (db m31594) HM
(Preface):
The Carolinas Campaign began on February 1, 1865, when Union Gen. William T. Sherman led his army north from Savannah, Georgia, after the "March to the Sea." Sherman's objective was to join Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia to . . . — — Map (db m160940) HM
Remembering the founding members, known and unknown
of the Churchtown Church of God who are interred in this cemetery.
They include four veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic.
William B. - son of George M. & Mary A. Reed
Died Apr. . . . — — Map (db m120237) HM
Monroe Township history lives on
in this 300 year old American Sycamore Tree.
Its endurance reminds us of the lasting
contribution of Monroe Township citizens
to Pennsylvania and American history.
Presented by Chairman A.W. Castle, . . . — — Map (db m120239) HM
Founded about 1762 by John Rigbie and Co. Operated after 1781 by Michael Ege, noted ironmaster of the period. Ruins of the charcoal furnace still stand. — — Map (db m27002) HM
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