Record #:

15051

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

Wayne County was formed from Dobbs County in 1779 and was named for General \"Mad Anthony\" Wayne of Revolutionary fame. The county seat lies in Goldsboro and there are also many other interesting places in and interesting facts about Wayne County, such as Saponey Cliffs and the invasion of General Sherman.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 14, Aug 1940, p1-5, 21-22, f

Subject(s):

Wayne County--History