Topics Related to Historical Markers

State Sanatorium (I-47)

Opened in 1908. First state institution in North Carolina for treating tuberculosis. Sponsored by Dr. J. E. Brooks of Greensboro.

James Lytch (I-46)

Invented Lytch cotton planter (patented 1878), a favorite in the South, and other implements. Shops were 1/4 mile S.W. This was his home.

Sherman's March (I-45)

General Sherman, with a part of his army, on March 9-10, 1865, camped here at Bethel Presbyterian Church (organized before 1800).

Gun Factory (I-44)

Revolutionary War arms factory operated in this vicinity by Richard Herring and John Devane until destroyed by the Tories.

Monroe's Crossroads (I-43)

Gen. Kilpatrick's Union cavalry repulsed Gen. Hampton's Confederate cavalry there, March 10, 1865, ten miles north. Now in Fort Bragg area.

Moore's Camp (I-42)

Prior to the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, forces of Gen. James Moore, Whig commander, camped, Feb. 15-21, 1776, 1 1/2 miles northeast.

Edenborough Medical College (I-41)

Early medical school, chartered 1867, conducted by Dr. Hector McLean. Closed c. 1877. Stood one-half mile south.

Thomas O. Moore 1804-1876 (I-40)

Governor of Louisiana, 1860-1864; a leader of the secession movement. His birthplace stood 4 1/2 miles northwest.

Angus W. McLean (I-39)

Governor, 1925-1929, Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury, 1920-1921. Home is 1 mile south, grave 100 yards N.W.

John Willis (I-38)

Founder of Lumberton, captain in Revolution, later brigadier general; member of legislature, conventions of 1788, '89. Plantation was here.