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:
Medlin Family, undated
Item — Box P1-P169, Folder: 12, item: p-0143
Identifier: p-0143
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
Miss Benson Pageant Contestants - Informal View, 1959
Item — Box P1181-P1357, Folder: 7, item: p-1322
Identifier: p-1322
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:
1959
Miss Benson Pageant Contestants with Dignitaries, 1959
Item — Box P1181-P1357, Folder: 7, item: p-1321
Identifier: p-1321
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:
1959
Miss Bonny Lynn Morgan and Mr. Kenneth Baker Lewis Wedding Benson Baptist Church , 1956 June 3
File
Identifier: phc00038.20158
Dates:
1956 June 3
Miss Lois Barfoot and Mr. Robin Whitley Hood Dinner and Cake Culling Easter Med. Church, 1956 April
File
Identifier: phc00038.20172
Dates:
1956 April
Miss Patty Denning and Mr. Roy Bernard Goforth Benson Methodist Church-Reverend Carlton F Hirschi Officiated, 1956 August 28
File
Identifier: phc00038.20160
Dates:
1956 August 28
Miss Ruth West and Mr. Stacey Duncan Parker Wedding Banner's Chapel , 1956 January 29
File
Identifier: phc00038.20176
Dates:
1956 January 29