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As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia, several units passed through Laurel Hill and camped in this vicinity, March 8-9, 1865.
As Sherman's army moved north from Georgia on its path of destruction, one part entered North Carolina near here, March 4-7, 1865.
Built on site of the "State House," burned 1831, where the North Carolina Convention of 1789 ratified the Federal Constitution.
Presbyterian. Founded by early Scottish settlers. Graves of Alexander MacPherson and T. H. Holmes, a Confederate general, 1 1/2 miles N.
On American tour, 1825, he visited Fayetteville (named for him, 1783) and stayed at home of Duncan McRae, on site of present courthouse.
Patriot militia defeated Loyalist troops, driving them into the Tory Hole, 50 yards north, in 1781.
Colonial village and trading center, merged in 1778 with town of Campbelton and in 1783 renamed Fayetteville.
Marching to Wilmington after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, stopped with his army in this town in April, 1781.
Baptist churches serving Lumbee and other tribes. Association was formed in 1881 at Burnt Swamp Church, then 2 1/2 mi. N.
Governor, 1828-1830; state legislator; and Whig party leader. His home stood 4 miles NW.