Record #:

12870

Author(s):

Cooper, Leland R.

Abstract:

The Battle of Bentonville, which was the bloodiest battle in North Carolina was also the last. The Confederates, led by Joseph Johnston, fought the Union army, led by General Sherman, to a draw. The Union's victory during the Carolina Campaign will be preserved as the land encompassing the site has been purchased for safeguarding. Totaling $50,000 dollars, the funds were obtained from the State Legislature as well as the Bentonville Battlefield Association.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 17, Jan 1960, p10, 14, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Bentonville

Record #:

12871

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Offering a multitude of facts pertaining to the Civil War, this article contains information relative to battles, ammunition, statistics, battle marches, soldiers, officers, and population figures.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 17, Jan 1960, p13, 19, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Record #:

12872

Author(s):

Old Trudge

Abstract:

A. B. Cook and his brother Richard, started a Buffalo Ranch near Concord, North Carolina. Utilizing five buffalo that A. B. Cook corralled himself, in Drake, Colorado, the Cook brothers have increased their holdings to forty. In addition to buffalo, the Cook Brothers also possess Texas Longhorns, Scot Highland Cattle, deer, midget cattle, and horses.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 17, Jan 1960, p20-21, 37, por

Subject(s):

Ranches