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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 165 Collections and/or Records:

"Surle Family Singers", Grand Champions, 1979

 Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.06
Identifier: phc00225.06

"The Blythe Family", Consolation, 1978

 Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.05
Identifier: phc00225.05

"The Blythe Family", Grand Champions, 1973

 Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.02
Identifier: phc00225.02

The Dixie House was the school house

 Item
Identifier: 15-019
Dates: 1904-1913; Record Keeping: 1991 October 28

"The Dixie Travelers", Consolation, 1982

 Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.12
Identifier: phc00225.12

"The Melody Masters", Consolation, 1973

 Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.03
Identifier: phc00225.03