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 165 Collections and/or Records:
Bill Joe Austin Band - Benson American Legion Log Cabin, 1945
Item — Box P1181-P1357, Folder: 2, item: p-1212a
Identifier: p-1212a
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:
1945
Birthday Greeting card addressed to Miss Luna E. Toler of Benson, N.C., 1910 January 20
Item
Identifier: 15.003
Dates:
1910 January 20
Blue Heaven Hotel, undated
Item — Box P1551-P1701, Folder: 3, item: p-1690
Identifier: p-1690
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
Carolina Hotel and Gem Theatre - Postcard , 1950
Item — Box P1551-P1701, Folder: 1, item: p-1596
Identifier: p-1596
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:
1950
Class photograph of the 1911 First grade class of Benson School, 1911
Item
Identifier: 15.015
Dates:
1911