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15035
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Founded by pirates, developed by American colonists, destroyed by the railroads; that is the history of the host town of old Averasboro lying at the foot of Smiley's Falls on the Cape Fear River in the southern part of Harnett County.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 6, July 1940, p4, 20, f
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18269
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Continuing his travels around the state, Goerch describes the things of interest he found in Harnett County. Many important historical events have occurred there since the first settlers arrived.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 6, July 1941, p3-6, 20-22, il
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16729
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Harnett County, bordering Wake on the north and Cumberland on the south, has quietly spun a pattern of diverse culture, political fervor, and education endeavor for 150 years.
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13093
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Harnett County will present an elaborate celebration to its 100th birthday. Harnett County was formed from Cumberland County and named for Cornelius Harnett, a Revolutionary War patriot of the lower Cape Fear. The Centennial celebration is designed to unite the citizens in a common cause by participating in various activities that stimulate interest in Harnett County's historical development.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 9, Sept 1955, p39, f
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12893
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An article offering peculiar facts pertaining to the peopled history of Harnett County. Scottish ancestry, Klan relations, as well as notable natives, are mentioned.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 9, Oct 1959, p8-9, 20-22, il
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12895
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Offering brief blurbs regarding the towns in Harnett County, this article includes information relevant to Dunn, Erwin, Angier, Coats, Olivia, Bunnlevel, Mamers, Johnsonville, and Spout Springs.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 9, Oct 1959, p14-16, il
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12894
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Established in 1855, Hartnett County was first settled by Scottish highlanders in 1729. Opening its first public schools in 1857 and receiving the railroad in 1860, residents and businesses in Harnett continued to flourish into the Civil War era. Averaging approximately one soldier per household during the rebellion, Harnett bounced back during the turn of the century, welcoming in a small iron boom as well as the textile industry.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 9, Oct 1959, p11-12, 24-26, il, map
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