Benson (N.C.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Benson is named for an early settler Alfred Monroe ("Mim") Benson. In 1874 Alfred Mim Benson purchased a 402 acre tract of land on the Smithfield-Fayetteville road. In the 1880s he sold tracts to settlers and then in 1886 a railroad line was established that ran between Fayetteville and Contentnea. The Town of Benson was incorporated in 1887.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Benson Mule Days Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PHC00200
Dates:
Record Keeping: 2008 October 3
Benson Mule Days Rodeo Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PHC00201
Dates:
Record Keeping: 2008 August 7
Benson Museum of Local History Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PHC00180
Dates:
Record Keeping: 2007 January 23
Benson Sing Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PHC00225
Dates:
Record Keeping: 2011 September 13