Topics Related to Moore County

The route of the old Fayetteville-to-Salem plank road, a toll road 129 miles long, built 1849-54, crosses the highway near this point.

Philip Alston's whigs were defeated there by David Fanning's Tories, 1781. Later the home of Benj. Williams, Governor, 1800-02. is 9 1/2 mi. N.

Four times Governor; Revolutionary officer; congressman. Grave is 9 1/2 miles north.

Site of extensive gunsmithing operations in 18th and 19th centuries. The Kennedy family led in producing long rifles.

Ambassador to Great Britain during World War, journalist, editor, publisher. Tomb one mile east.