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- Bennett House -
The site of General Johnston' surrender to General Sherman.
After meeting with President Jefferson Davis, (then in flight from Richmond with the government),
Johnston decided to accept Sherman's terms and laid down Confederate arms at the "Bennett House"
on Hillsboro Road, in the largest troop surrender of the American Civil War.
- Near Durham Station, Orange County, N.C., April 26, 1865 -
- Today -
Correct Responces:
Bill Chisolm
- Links to More information -
"Johnston's Surrender at Bennett Place on Hillsboro Road
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