Topics Related to Historical Markers

White Lake CCC Camp (I-78)

An installation of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Initiated modern park improvements. Est. here 1935; closed 1942.

Cape Fear Baptist Church (I-77)

Constituted in 1756 as Particular Baptist. Stephen Hollingsworth, first minister. Present (1859) building 2 mi. E.

Future Farmers of America (I-76)

Began in N.C. as Young Tar Heel Farmers, 1928, to promote vocational agriculture in schools. Camp here since 1928.

Federal Hospital (I-75)

The 1865 home of Wm. Smith, 100 yds. E., was used as a hospital for Union troops in the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865.

Federal Artillery (I-74)

From a point 50 yards west three batteries of artillery under Major J. A. Reynolds shelled the Confederate first line of earthworks.

Oak Grove (I-73)

Plantation home of John Smith, used as a Confederate hospital during the Battle of Averasboro, March 16, 1865.

Confederate First Line (I-72)

Gen. W. B. Taliaferro's division occupied trenches crossing the road at this point, March 15-16, 1865.

Rhett's Brigade (I-71)

The brigade of Colonel A. M. Rhett was repulsed 300 yds. W. on March 16, 1865, by Union troops under Col. Henry Case.

Charter of the University of N.C. (I-70)

William R. Davie's bill to charter the University was adopted by the General Assembly meeting nearby, Dec. 11, 1789.

Steamboat Trade (I-69)

Naval stores and lumber were primary cargo on vessels navigating Black River, ca. 1875-1914. Remains of the steamer A.J. Johnson 60 yds. S.