Historical Markers in Newton Grove, North Carolina
Smithfield is the county seat for Johnston County
Newton Grove is in Johnston County
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God Bless the Tar Heel Boys - Quote attributed to Gen. R. E. Lee in R. B. Creecy’s Grandfather Tales of North Carolina History, 1901. Many people know that North Carolina is nicknamed the “Tar Heel State,” but not everyone may . . . — — Map (db m222913) HM
Gen. Wm. T. Sherman camped in this area with his Left Wing on the night of March 18, 1865. The following morning, the Left Wing continued east along this road, meeting Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s Confederates in the Battle of Bentonville, 2 miles . . . — — Map (db m218730) HM
Congressman from N.C., 1811-16; Senator from Alabama for 29 years. Vice-President of the United States, 1853. Born six miles east. — — Map (db m79994) HM
