Record #:

12274

Author(s):

Siler, Leon M.

Abstract:

The congregation of Barbecue Church in Harnett County built their first manse more than two centuries after Presbyterian Scots founded the church. The storied past of the church includes Revolutionary war anecdotes and a host of colorful pastors, many of whom preached in Gaelic during the church's earlier years.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 3, July 1971, p10-11, il, por

Subject(s):

Barbecue Church (Harnett County); Churches--Harnett County; Presbyterians--Harnett County

Record #:

24610

Author(s):

Wallace, Daniel

Abstract:

Lexington calls itself the “Barbecue Capital of North Carolina,” due to the number of barbecue restaurants in town, the annual barbecue festival, and the Bar B-Q Center restaurant. The Bar-B-Q Center, which opened in 1955, is one of the best-known barbecue joints in the country.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 5, October 2014, p49-50, 52-53, il, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Davidson County--Description and travel; Barbecue Church (Harnett County)