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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 119 Collections and/or Records:

ACL Train with Automatic Safety Signals, undated

 Item — Box P352-P454, Folder: 1, item: p-0353
Identifier: p-0353
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: undated

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, Benson

 Item — Box P455-P550, Folder: 1, item: P-0463
Identifier: p-0463
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: 1900-1976

Azel Manning, undated

 Item — Box P1-P169, Folder: 13, item: p-0150
Identifier: p-0150
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: undated

Azel Manning - "Calling Card", undated

 Item — Box P1-P169, Folder: 13, item: p-0151
Identifier: p-0151
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: undated

Azel Manning Speaking at Benson Singing Grove, undated

 Item — Box P1181-P1357, Folder: 1, item: p-1184
Identifier: p-1184
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: undated

Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Benson Parade Float, undated

 Item — Box P170-P351, Folder: 14, item: p-0347
Identifier: p-0347
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: undated

B.D. Creech - Early Benson Policeman - and Wife, undated

 Item — Box P1551-P1701, Folder: 2, item: p-1651
Identifier: p-1651
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: undated

Benson ACL Depot - Postcard, undated

 Item — Box P352-P454, Folder: 1, item: p-0355
Identifier: p-0355
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This collection consists of individual photographs that have been donated, copied and preserved by the Johnston County Heritage Center. Many of these are portrait photographs of individuals and families.

Dates: undated