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
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
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
Enroute from Goldsboro to Raleigh, Shermans army camped 1 mile east and on April 12, 1865, celebrated the news of Lees surrender. — — Map (db m14628) HM