Topics Related to Johnston County

An actress in 67 films, from 1941 to 1986. An Academy Award nominee; Johnston County native. Gravesite 100 yards W.

Enroute from Goldsboro to Raleigh, Sherman's army camped 1 mile east and on April 12, 1865, celebrated the news of Lee's surrender.

Congressman, 1901-1934, Chairman House Rules Committee during parts of administrations of Wilson, F. D. Roosevelt. Grave is 200 yds. south.

Ambassador to Germany, 1933-37; professor and writer of U.S. history. He was born 2 mi. N.E.

Largest battle fought in N.C., March 19-21, 1865. U.S. army defeated the Confederate army in the state’s last major battle. Historic site 2 ½ mi. E.