On East Cornelius Harnett Blvd (U.S. 421) at Johnson Farm Road, on the right when traveling west on East Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
Adult home of James Archibald Campbell (1862-1934), founder of present day Campbell University, and Cornelia Frances Pearson Campbell (1865-1963). Birthplace of Leslie Hartwell Campbell (1892-1970), second president of the school founded by his . . . — — Map (db m31612) HM
On East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard (U.S. 421) at Johnson Farm Road on East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard.
Birthplace of the dramatist, novelist, teacher and humanitarian is situated 2.1 miles north. Awarded Pulitzer Prize 1927. Originator of the Symphonic Drama, of which he wrote 16, including "The Lost Colony." Lifelong champion of racial equality, and . . . — — Map (db m31614) HM
On State Highway 82 0.2 miles south of Arrowhead Road, on the left when traveling north.
Top Left:
John C. Smith home (Oak Grove) built in 1793, used as a Union Hospital in the Battle of Averasboro.
Top right:
William T. Smith home, built in 1834, used as a Union Hospital in the Battle of Averasboro.
Middle . . . — — Map (db m31783) HM
On McLellon Road (State Highway 82), on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m3741) HM
On Harnett-Dunn Highway (U.S. 55) at Paul Green Memorial Highway (North Carolina Highway 421), on the left when traveling east on Harnett-Dunn Highway.
(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 . . . — — Map (db m5091) HM
On State Highway 82 at Magruder Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 82.
You are standing at the center of the second phase of fighting in the Battle of Averasboro, March 15,16, 1865. On the morning of March 16th, after the fight of the preceding afternoon around John Smith’s house 2 miles south on this road, Union . . . — — Map (db m5833) HM
On Norma Drive at Longbranch Road, on the left when traveling south on Norma Drive.
(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 . . . — — Map (db m5895) HM
On McLellon Road (State Highway 82), on the left when traveling south.
Battle of Averasboro March 16, 1865 --------------- [ Right of Monument: ] In memory of our Confederate Dead who fell upon that day. ---------------- [ Back of Monument: ] The hearts that were true to their country and God shall . . . — — Map (db m35095) HM
On Burnett Road (State Highway 82) at Ross West Road, on the right when traveling south on Burnett Road. Reported missing.
You are standing near the center of the first phase of fighting in the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865. On March 15th the left wing of General Sherman’s Union army, commanded by General H.W. Slocum, was advancing along this road (A) from . . . — — Map (db m41993) HM
On McLellon Road (State Highway 82), on the left when traveling south.
In grateful memory of the brave men who sleep in Chicora Cemetery. They fought their last fight March 16, 1865 on this third line breastworks of Averasboro Battlefield. — — Map (db m34301) HM
On Harnett-Dunn Hwy (State Highway 55) at Green Path Road, on the right when traveling east on Harnett-Dunn Hwy.
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 . . . — — Map (db m34680) HM
On McLellon Road (State Highway 82), on the left when traveling south.
On this field March 15-16, 1865, men of South Carolina stood with men of other Southern states and fought bloodily and bravely for their beliefs and way of life. In doing so they wrote their names in imperishable letters in the book of glory. [Back . . . — — Map (db m15758) HM
On State Highway 82, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of the North Carolina Troops that so valiantly resisted the advance of a superior Federal army at the Battle of Averasboro March 15-16, 1865 Fiftieth North Carolina Regiment Seventy Seventh North Carolina Regiment Tenth Battalion North . . . — — Map (db m15760) HM
On Burnett Road (State Highway 82) at Ross West Road, on the right when traveling south on Burnett Road.
Late in 1864, two large Union armies, one in Virginia and the other in Georgia, were beginning to squeeze the Confederacy to defeat. Grant held Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia immobile at Petersburg, while Sherman, with 60,000 men, captured Atlanta . . . — — Map (db m41994) 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 3½ Mi. W. — — Map (db m5835) HM
Near Burnett Road (State Highway 82) 0.5 miles north of Magurder Rd., on the right when traveling north.
On this field March 15-16 1865 men of South Carolina stood with men of other Southern States and fought bloodily and bravely for their beliefs and way of life. In doing so they wrote their names in imperishable letters in the book of glory. — — Map (db m101271) HM
On South 13th Street (State Highway 217) 1 mile south of Erwin City Street (State Highway 82), on the right when traveling south.
Ruins remain of locks and dams built by the Cape Fear & Deep River Navigation Company in 1850s. Rapids extend upstream 1-1/2 miles. — — Map (db m31601) HM
On Burnett Road (State Highway 82) south of Arrowhead Road, on the left when traveling north.
North Carolina's Civil War stories are as diverse as its landscape. The Outer Banks and coastal rivers saw action early in the war, as Union forces occupied the region. Stories abound of naval battles, blockade running, Federal raids, and the . . . — — Map (db m42001) HM
In honor of all veterans who served this great country on land sea and in the air and went forth to face death on native and foreign soil so freedom, justice and democracy may prevail.
May the living be blessed and the departed rest in peace
All . . . — — Map (db m39296) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 401) north of East Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Revolutionary War leader. Whig Colonel in Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, 1776. Town of Lillington (est. 1859) named in his honor. — — Map (db m80520) HM
On West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard (U.S. 401) 0.5 miles west of North Main Street (State Highway 210), on the right when traveling east.
Revolutionary War statesman. Prominent in Resistance to British rule and the creation of North Carolina. Harnett County named in his honor, 1855. — — Map (db m30550) HM
On West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard (U.S. 401) 0.5 miles west of Hwy 421, Hwy 210, Hwy 401, Hwy 27 intersection, on the right when traveling east.
Center Panel:
This memorial presented to the citizens of Harnett County by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners through the Harnett County Memorial Association in honor to those who served their country.
Members of the Memorial . . . — — Map (db m30548) WM
On South Main Street (U.S. 401) at East Front Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Born 1925; Advocate of good government and the common man; N.C. State Senator; Attorney General of North Carolina; Chairman, Board of Trustees, East Carolina University; Smithsonian Regent; Naval Officer; Law Office located one block east. — — Map (db m30585) HM
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