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
Dates:
1979
"The Blythe Family", Consolation, 1978
Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.05
Identifier: phc00225.05
Dates:
1978
"The Blythe Family", Grand Champions, 1973
Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.02
Identifier: phc00225.02
Dates:
1973
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
Dates:
1982
"The Melody Masters", Consolation, 1973
Item — Legal box PHC 216-218; 220-225, Folder: PHC 225, item: PHC 225.03
Identifier: phc00225.03
Dates:
1973