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:
Birthday Greeting card addressed to Miss Luna E. Toler of Benson, N.C., 1910 January 20
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Identifier: 15.003
Dates:
1910 January 20
Postcard from Mary to Miss Luna Toler of Beasley, N.C., 1908 June 13
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Identifier: 15.007
Dates:
1908 June 13
With Kind Remembrance Postcard addressed to Miss Luna Toler of Beasley, N.C., 1909 July 2
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Identifier: 15.012
Dates:
1909 July 2