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On the morning of March 16, 1865, Taliaferro's division fell back to earthworks which crossed the road here.
Farquhard Smith's home was used as Confederate hospital during the Battle of Averasboro, March 15-16, 1865.
Founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Church as a normal school for freedmen. Since 1928 a four-year college. 4 blocks N.
Home economist. From 1911 to 1937 she organized and led N.C.'s home demonstration program. Lived here.
Musician and composer. First conductor of the N.C. Symphony, 1932-38. Boyhood home 3 blks. E.
Agricultural fair. Was first held in 1853 and moved to this location, its third, in 1928.
Editor. Appointed provisional governor, 1865. Elected governor, 1868; impeached and removed, 1871. Home stood here.
Businessman. Benefactor of NCSU, UNC-G, and Peace College. Gifts included land for Pullen Park. Birthplace here.
African American lawyer, author, businessman, and politician. Instructor and Dean of Shaw University Law School, 1893-1906. His home was here.
Organized in 1880 at a meeting held in the Senate Chamber. E. M. Nadal of Wilson was the first president.