On East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard (U.S. 421) at Johnson Farm Road, on the right when traveling west on East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard.
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 m219803) HM
On 421 (U.S. 421) at Johnson Farm Road, on the right when traveling west on 421.
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 m219804) HM
On North Carolina Route 24 east of Camron Hill Road, on the left when traveling east.
Scottish heroine, spent the winter of 1774-1775 at Mount Pleasant, the home of her half-sister, Annabella MacDonald, which stood 400yds. S.W. — — Map (db m219808) HM
On North Carolina Route 24 at North Carolina Route 27, on the right when traveling west on State Route 24.
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 m219807) HM
On Exit Ramp (North Carolina Route 87), on the right when traveling west.
The route of the old Fayetteville-to-Salem plank road, a toll road 129 miles long, built 1849-54, crosses highway near this spot. — — Map (db m219805) 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) south of Arrowhead Road, 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 Virginia to crush . . . — — Map (db m3741) 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. Reported damaged.
(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 crush . . . — — Map (db m160759) 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 m161953) 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. Reported damaged.
(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 m210968) 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 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 m161955) HM
On 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 m210219) 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 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
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 m161220) HM
On West Cumberland Street (U.S. 421) at South King Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Cumberland Street.
U.S. Army, 1917-1948. Pioneer in organizing Army airborne units; Major general, World War II. Home is 1 block, grave 1 mile, west. — — Map (db m210919) HM
On North Carolina Route 82 south of Arrowhead Road, on the left when traveling north.
The Model 1841 6-pounder gun was one of a "family of weapons" designed by the U.S. Army Ordnance Department in 1841. It was common to both armies in the early war year. The piece gradually fell into disfavor at the introduction of the Model 1857 . . . — — Map (db m242819) 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 1-½ miles. — — Map (db m31601) 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
