Record #:

14691

Author(s):

Edwards, Emma R

Abstract:

Bentonville, in Johnston County, was a Civil War battle marking the largest conflict in the state's history. A three day battle saw Union General Sherman clashing with Confederate troops led by General Joseph E. Johnston. From Sunday 19 to Tuesday 21, 1865 opposing forces fought in the last major conflict of the Civil War. Memorials were erected on the site to memorialize the thousands of casualties that fell during battle.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 48, Apr 1947, p3, 18, il

Subject(s):

Bentonville, Battle of, N.C., 1865