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 226 Collections and/or Records:
Closeup of bed with mattress pulled back to display details of the frame and slats, 2002 December 6
Item — Legal box PHC 166-188: Series PHC_00179_a; Series PHC_00179_b; Series PHC_00179_c, Folder: 15, item: PHC_00180_006
Identifier: PHC_00180_006
Dates:
2002 December 6
Closeup of framed William Jefferson Barefoot Diploma, undated
Item — Legal box PHC 166-188: Series PHC_00179_a; Series PHC_00179_b; Series PHC_00179_c, Folder: 15, item: PHC_00180_010
Identifier: PHC_00180_010
Dates:
undated
Derry B. Allen Store with 8 unidentified men out front with caged chickens, 1913
Item — Box P637-P726, Folder: 1, item: p-0642
Identifier: p-642
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:
1913
Desk with thermometer, telegraph, lantern and other objects, 2002 December 6
Item — Legal box PHC 166-188: Series PHC_00179_a; Series PHC_00179_b; Series PHC_00179_c, Folder: 15, item: PHC_00180_007
Identifier: PHC_00180_007
Dates:
2002 December 6
Dr. F. T. Moore, undated
Item — Box P1-P169, Folder: 13, item: p-0154
Identifier: p-0154
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
E. Wilson second grade class, circa 1920s-1930s
Item
Identifier: PHC00222.001
Dates:
circa 1920s-1930s
Farm Equipment Display, 2002 December 6
Item — Legal box PHC 166-188: Series PHC_00179_a; Series PHC_00179_b; Series PHC_00179_c, Folder: 15, item: PHC_00180_004
Identifier: PHC_00180_004
Dates:
2002 December 6
Farmers Commercial Bank Building, circa 1960
Item — Box P1181-P1357, Folder: 3, item: p-1226
Identifier: p-1226
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:
circa 1960
First citizens bank, undated
Item — Legal box PHC 166-188: Series PHC_00179_a; Series PHC_00179_b; Series PHC_00179_c, Folder: 2, item: PHC.00167.010
Identifier: PHC.00167.010
Dates:
undated