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Buckhorn Township - Wake Cemetery Census C. 1978. Buckhorn includes cemeteries displaced by the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant and reservoir. Also, portions of Apex and Holly Springs. Visit the WCGS Website- https://wakecogen.org to cross reference this information with survey images. This file contains notes and locations from the originals survey index. Digitization of the Survey is a collaboration of Upchurch and Allied Families Assn. and the Wake County Genealogical Society.
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Survey Team: Pat Beckwith, Irma R. Holland, Wallace Womble, Calvin Ragan, Kit and Irene Kittinger. Some cemeteries have yet to be inventoried. Survey Co-ordinator- Irene Kittinger.
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Digitization of Leesville Township - Cyndi Deal; GPS and Links added by Cyndi Deal
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cpl/b moved by Carolina Power & Light to Bethel Church. Directions are to original site; cpl/c moved to Collins Grove Ch. Directions are to original site (Carolina Power and Light moved to build the Shearron Harris Nuclear Plant and Reservoir.)
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See State Road and Highway listings below for reference. (Accurate at time of original survey).
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Cemetery NameTownshipNotesDirections to Original LocationGPSOnline Links
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AUSLEY, WinshipBuckhornFrom SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy), go North on Hinsley Rd (pvt); bushes on West side of road at pond35.68973190264503, -78.91837640054985 *mapped to intersection of old Hwy1 and Hinsley RdNone found
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BARKER/BRIGHT/LIENAU BuckhornThree separate family graveyards on property. *Added 2022 -Address found on obit of Carson Leinau Raymer - 4617 Friendship Rd, Apex. See obit - https://www.newspapers.com/image/654065606From SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135)), go East on SR 1149 (Friendship Rd) ; on South side down private road past SR 1168 (Bosco Rd(now Deer Path rd)) 35.66855958368644, -78.91543887801673 * mapped to start of private driveway at the address in notes.https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2158675/lienau-family-cemetery
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BARKER unknown (Thomas B.?) Buckhorndestroyed by plowingOn West side of SR 1168 (Bosco Rd) halfway between SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) and US 1 down farm road35.681885367285155, -78.91729100167615 * mapped to approximate midpoint between Old US1 and US1 - see note.None found
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BARKER unknown familyBuckhornFieldstones or markers removedOn East side of SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135)) , close or as much as 200 yds North of Harris Lake bridge35.629894781429016, -78.91731739276686 *Marked east side Country Park drive and New Hill-Holleman Rd intersection as in note.None found
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BECKWITH. GreenBuckhorn*opposite church now called Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Beckwith Cemetery is on West side of road across from 12520 Holly Springs/New Hill Rd, Apex.On SR 1149 (Friendship Rd), go S ca .8 mi on SR1152; 30 yds into woods W side (opposite Oak Grove Church)35.66064805295113, -78.89751079038037 * see noteshttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2607127/beckwith-family-cemetery
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BENNETT, JohnBuckhorn.9 mi West of New Hill on SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy); along South side of the highway. Fenced.35.6742798008627, -78.94979405036428https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2510097/bennett-family-cemetery
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BENNETT, William H.BuckhornFieldstones or markers removedNorth side just over Wake/Chatham line on Poole Rd (Barker Rd in Wake) 35.69832889552051, -78.96260816418246 * marked to north side of Poole Rd E, just over the Chatam line.None found
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BETHEL CHRISTIAN CHURCHBuckhorndisbanded, building gone; cemetary behind shedFrom SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135) turn West onto SR 1130 (Bartley Holleman Rd); proceed .3 mi; 50 yds North side.35.61483, -78.91520 from F/G. See noteshttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2228238/bethel-cemetery
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BOOTH, Thomas H. famifyBuckhorncpl/b moved by car pwr light to Bethel Church. Dir to original (close to or under nuclear reactor) * added 2022 - SR1131 retired, now Bonsal Rd intersects RR Tracks. Based on directions, the original site may be off of Shady Grove and a farm path. Note estimate only. About .7 mi due Southeast of SR 1131 at crossing with Railroad tracks. ( SR nbr retired.)35.659888686684695, -78.97287523809472 *mapped to Bonsal rd intersection with RR track. Original location is deep in the woods.None Found
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BOOTH, Wm S.Buckhorncpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original (believed now under waters of Tom Jack Creek). Site was on N side of once SR 1132, approx .5 mi SW of once SR 1131. (These SR nbrs retired.)35.59753943229923, -78.95505414824675 *Mapped to Tom Jack Creek near Harris Nuclear PlantNone found
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BRANCH, James C.BuckhornFrom SR 1142 (Humie Olive Rd), abt 1 mile North on SR 1145 (Richardson Rd) East along roadside. Fenced.35.71613123290335, -78.92608932082236 *mapped to approx location following directions listedNone found
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BRIGHT, OrrenBuckhornalso 2 slaves From SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) go South 1.1 miles on SR 1149 (Friendship Rd) into subdivision; West side beyond pond35.67033888299789, -78.91929864437002 * marked to Deer Path Rd. near pond.None found
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BRIGHT, unknownBuckhornCa .2 miles to the North of the one above (Orren Bright) * added 2022 - On north side of US1 but must take Old US1 and turn south onto Boscoe Rd. Based on map, it would be near the end of Boscoe Rd.35.67540578013611, -78.91830048061347 *mapped to approximate location based on directions.None found
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BYRUM/AUSLEY CEMETERYBuckhorncpl/b moved by car pwr light to Bethel Church. Dir to originalOn SR 1130 (Bartley Holleman Rd) some .2 miles West of SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135) ; ca 100 yds on North side35.6152733292864, -78.9144096145208 *approximate based on directionsNone found
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CARPENTER, (Richard?)Buckhorn1880 census has a Richard CarpenterNear one below (Ruben Carpenter) or along SR 1128 (Womble (inaccessible off 1127)) ?Need more information. Roads not found. See Partin.None found
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CARPENTER, RubenBuckhornAt end of SR 1129 (Earl Smith (S off 1128)) West of Samuel PartinNeed more information. Roads not found. See Partin.None found
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CHRISTIAN CHAPEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTBuckhornAfrican-American * added 2022 - now known as Greater Christian Chapel Cem. Interment.net and F/G both have a more complete listing.From SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) go West .9 miles on SR 1142 (Humie Olive Rd); South side35.70435440793788, -78.91451901806585 *mapped to 8013 Humie Olive Rd. Site of Cemeteryhttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2238023/greater-christian-chapel-church-cemeteryhttp://www.interment.net/data/us/nc/wake/great_chapel/index.htm
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COLLINS, Thomas B.Buckhornadded 2022 - Actual location pulled from image file. 3113 Friendship Rd., Apex 27502From SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) take SR 1149 (Friendship Rd) and cross Railroad tracks; near end of gravel private road on East35.694953155947644, -78.88825285767936 * mapped to 3113 Friendship Rd. See note on image file.None found
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 COTTON, EmoryBuckhorncpl/b moved by car pwr light to Bethel Church. Moved from? - son of B.D. and L.J. CottonNot enough informationNone found
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DAVIS, A. J.Buckhorncpl/b moved by car pwr light to Bethel Church. Dir to original - on EAST land strip now into Tom Jack Creek at his NorthApprox .5 mi West of intersection of Railroad and SR 1131 ( Number retired; N end now 1167/Bonsal Rd). (inaccessible but by boat?)35.659861944702556, -78.97292145510586 * Marked to intersection Bonsal Rd and RR tracks. See directions.None found
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DUPREE FamilyBuckhorncpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original (site may now be inaccessible). Follow SR 1135(Harris Rd) West from SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman) ca 1.3 miles to SR 1168 (Bosco Rd) South and go South ca .5 miles West side, 50' from road; approx 400' North of intersection of SR 1128 (Womble (inaccessible off 1127)) Unable to locate original location. See Collins Grove
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FIRST BAPTIST, NEW HILL BuckhornAfrican-American. Reported, not surveyed.West side of SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135) halfway between US 1 and SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy).35.67509189962442, -78.9333669https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2408594/first-baptist-church-new-hill-cemetery
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FREEMAN, Burell B.Buckhorn the only inscribed stoneN side of SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) about 1 mi W of Apex; beyond Winding Creek Rd on a hillside to left of House #2004 but on property of next house35.70414747918349, -78.89017687935656None found
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FREEWILL CHURCHBuckhornAfrican American. Church long gone. Field stones or missing stones.South of SR 1142 (Humie Olive Rd) on road to Robert Olive dairy; East side35.70120929812773, -78.92581849395577 *marked to intersection Humie Olive and Olive Farm Rds. None found
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GARDNER, David HBuckhornNorth SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) ca .1 mile, ca .7 mile Northeast of Bonsal; joins Lot #3 Pine Oak subdivision35.665453117642464, -78.9635179370101 * marked to entrance of Pine Oak subdv. See directions.None found
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GATTIS FamilyBuckhorncpl/b moved by car pwr light to Bethel Church. Dir to original site (may still be there). Reported, not surveyed.Approx 1 mi South of Chatham/Wake line. From Old US 1 take 1912/Christian Chapel Church Rd south. Site is just before SR1914/Cross Point Rd on east side. *directions updated for road changes, 2022.35.577212286180554, -78.98189047175948 *Marked to point just before intesection with SR1914. See directions.see Bethel Church
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HODGES,? BuckhornAfrican-American. Reported, not surveyed.Near intersection of SR 1149 (Friendship Rd) and SR 1152 (Holly Springs-New Hill) (this is not certain)35.667337327485306, -78.93028276321618 *marked to intersection in directions. Not certain.None found
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HOLLEMAN, EdwinBuckhorncpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original. 100' West of SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135)) ca 1.3 miles South of US 1 (at Harris E&E Center location)35.649025227883904, -78.92453659126103 *marked to intersection of SR1127 and Training Ave north 1st entrance based on directions. See Collins Grove
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HOWELL, Old JesseBuckhornDestroyed by plowing. Reported, not surveyed.Between SR 1144 (Ragan Rd) and SR 1142 (Humie Olive Rd), somewhere South of Remby Branch up a hill35.70252295258726, -78.9228913669272 *marked to intersection Humie Olive & Ragan Rds. See directions.None found
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JUDD, John ThomasBuckhornAt SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135), turn West on SR 1130 (Bartley Holleman Rd); go 1.2 miles; South side 75 yds into woods. Fenced.35.60811120927537, -78.92798306242904 * marked to a point 1.2 miles in on Bartely Holleman Rd. See directions. https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2306153/judd-family-cemetery
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JUDD SLAVESBuckhornFieldstones or markers missing. Reported, not surveyed.To the Southeast and nearer Cary Creek than Judd graveyard above35.60811120927537, -78.92798306242904 * marked to a point 1.2 miles in on Bartely Holleman Rd. See directions. None found
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LASHLEY, WesleyBuckhornFrom SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) go South on SR 1168 (Bosco Rd) ca 1.2 miles; on East side in woods35.67572782497463, -78.9184477249871 * marked to a point 1.2 miles down Bosco Rd. See directions.None found
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LAWRENCE, Thomas RBuckhorn moved by Corps of Engineers to Olive Chapel (White Oak Twp)From SR 1142 (Humie Olive Rd) follow SR 1144 (Ragan Rd) to where it now ends; private residence35.71655182789767, -78.93969730645287 *Marked to end of Ragan Rd. See directions.See Olive Chapel
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MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH BuckhornAfrican-American. Reported, not surveyed..1 mi W of Christian Chapel, N on SR 1145 (Richardson Rd) .1 mi. E side near forks. 35.70734091604088, -78.91668519991596https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2227999/mount-zion-baptist-church-cemetery
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NEW HILL BAPTIST/COMMUNITYBuckhornNorth side of SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) 50 yds West of SR 1141 (New Hill-Olive Chapel)35.67949869056345, -78.93848671389603https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1995615/new-hill-baptist-church-cemetery
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OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH BuckhornAfrican-American. Reported, no forms exist. Added 2022 - 52 memorials at F/G.East side of SR 1152 (Holly Springs-New Hill) ca .8 miles South of SR 1149 (Friendship Rd) 35.66076639904549, -78.8973847556959https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2483721/oak-grove-missionary-baptist-church-cemetery
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OLD NEW HILLBuckhornBegan as LASHLEY family graveyardOn East side of SR 1141 (New Hill-Olive Chapel) in woods ca .2 mi North of SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy).35.68479885113789, -78.93739456253165 *marked to a point .2 miles past intersection SR1141 and Old US1. See directions.None found
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OLIVE, HollowayBuckhornSoutheast quadrant of SR 1141 (New Hill-Olive Chapel) and Twin Ponds Road35.69777304427975, -78.93986195111397 * marked to interesection SR1141 and Twin Ponds Rd. See directions.None found
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OLIVE, James IIIBuckhorn(new marker). *added 2022 - The land described or at least the land immediately near it is under development now. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Twin+Ponds+Ln,+North+Carolina+27562/@35.6944987,-78.9377786,1003m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89ac94702c3cafb3:0xd008afe1d9ac357b!8m2!3d35.6964915!4d-78.9384468!16s%2Fg%2F1tfvj1zjPrivate road South off Twin Ponds Rd. 35.69509957700957, -78.93793794241832 *marked to southern most point of Twin Ponds Rd. See directions.None found
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OLIVE, Merrill, Jr.BuckhornFieldstones or markers missing. * added 2022 - land is under development. Farm road does not appear to exist any longer. Reported, not surveyed.North side SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) ca .4 mi West of SR 1140 (Horton (goes N off 1011)); some 100 yds on East side of farm road35.67776629398759, -78.95508846468874 * marked to a point .4 mi nw along Horton rd, from intersection w Old US 1. See notes/directions.None found
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PARTIN, Samuel Buckhorncpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original site (may still be there but currently inaccessible)300' Southeast of SR 1129 (Earl Smith (S off 1128)) ca .5 miles South of SR 1128 (Womble (inaccessible off 1127)) Need more information. Roads not found.None found
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PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH BuckhornSome say never a cemetary; others say destroyed. Reported, not surveyed.N of SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy) .25 miles Southwest of SR 1163 (Kelly Rd). (old church site on other side of Railroad)35.70612294030995, -78.88219950279421 * marked to a point directly across train track from Kelly Rd as described in survey report image. Ariel view from Goolge maps shows a building footprint. Could be old church and cemetery. Needs more information.None found
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RICHARDSON, J.M.Buckhorncpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original. About .6 miles South of SR 1136 ( Shady Grove Church Rd), approx 1.3 miles Southwest of intersection with SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135) need more information to locate. Shady Grove Rd. does not connect to SR1127.See Collins Grove
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SEAGRAVES Family Buckhorn Said to have been moved to Shady GroveNorth side SR 1149 (Friendship Rd) West of SR 1152 (Holly Springs-New Hill) 35.66951866334701, -78.90614655289232 *Mapped to intersection Friendship and Holly Sorings/New Hill Rd. See Directions.See Shady Grove Cem.
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SEAGROVES, Tom A.BuckhornWest side of SR 1141 (New Hill-Olive Chapel) ca .3 miles North of SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy); ca. 1 mile down dirt road35.68492517313813, -78.9374531317897 *Mapped to point about .3mi north of intersection 1141 and Old US1. See directions. None found
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SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCHBuckhornDisbanded; building goneFrom SR 1011 (Old US1 Hwy), go .4 miles on SR 1167 (Bonsal (was 1131; S end closed)), then Southeast on SR 1136 ( Shady Grove Church Rd) to its end35.65340561856018, -78.96279562877386https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2301338/shady-grove-cemetery
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STEWARTBuckhornAfrican-American. Reported, not surveyed.East of SR 1148 (Walden Rd) at forks with SR 1147 (. 1 mile North of SR 1142 (Humie Olive Rd))35.702812261669955, -78.90596828666064 * marked to fork of Walden Rd and Evans Rd. See directions.None found
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WEATHERS, W.D.BuckhornFieldstones or markers missing. Reported, not surveyed.On West side of SR 1163 (Kelly Rd) approx .5 mi from SR 1011, almost to SR 118735.7130173956701, -78.88716194643513 * marked to point .5 mi north of intersection, Kelly Rd and Old US1.None found
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WILLIAMS, W.B.BuckhornReported, not surveyed.On SR 1163 (Kelly Rd) approx .1 mile North of intersection with SR 1162 (Apex Barbecue). West side.35.72303211329064, -78.88932214659154 * marked to a point .1 mile north of intersection, Kelly Rd and Apex Barbecue Rd. See Directions. None found
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WILSON, JohannesBuckhorncpl/b moved by car pwr light to Bethel Church. Dir to original site.On SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135) South from US 1, then West on SR 1130 (Bartley Holleman Rd) for ca .75 miles Cemetary was at roadside on South side just before curve.35.611656881962276, -78.92201199258236 * marked to a point .75 miles west of intersection, Bartley Holleman and SR1127. See Directions.see Bethel Church
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WOMBLE, Billy/UTLEY, Thomas J.BuckhornPossibly also WOMBLE slaves. Cpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original site.Originally approx .4 miles due North of fork of Thomas Creek and Big Branch (West of SR 1168 (Bosco Rd) about 1 mile North of Booth Cem). New Womble marker.35.674504027076644, -78.91948145061636 * mapped to end of Bosco Rd. need more information.see Collins Grove
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WOMBLE, James J.BuckhornOn SR 1168 (Bosco) .1 mi South of US 1 (no access) take road on East that bears South. Go ca .3 miles further. East side close to road in clump of trees.Unable to locate original location. None found
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WOMBLE, J.M.BuckhornCpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original site.Beyond Judd Cem about .2 miles but on North side of SR 1130 (Bartley Holleman Rd)35.60711213695489, -78.93128110985695 *marked to point about .2 mi farther west than Judd Cem. See directions.see Collins Grove
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WOMBLE, SusanBuckhorncpl/b moved by car pwr light to Bethel Church. Dir to original site.30' W ride of SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135) about 1 miles South of Harris Vistor's Center35.650051326134, -78.92499983268056 *marked to Harris Energy Center at New Hill Holleman Rd. See directions.see Bethel Church
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WOMBLE, W.B. BuckhornCpl/c moved to Collins Grove Church in Holly Springs twp. Dir to original site. Site still intact but currently inaccessible by car.About 500' South side of SR 1128 (Womble (inaccessible off 1127)) ; .8 miles West of its once intersection with SR 1127 ( New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135) Need more informationsee Collins Grove
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State Road Numbers within Buckhorn Township
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SR1011 Old US1 Hwy
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SR1127 New Hill-Holleman(N end was 1135)
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SR1128 Womble (inaccessible off 1127)
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SR1129 Earl Smith (S off 1128)
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SR1130 Bartley Holleman
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SR1131 Number retired; N end now 1167
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SR1132 Number retired
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SR1134 Harris from N (was Horton Rd S)
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SR1135 Harris from E (re-routed/renamed)
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SR1136 Shady Grove Church
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SR1140 Horton (goes N off 1011)
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SR1141 New Hill-Olive Chapel
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SR1142 Humie Olive
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SR1144 Ragan
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SR1145 Richardson
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SR1146 Mt. Zion
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SR1147 Evans
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SR1148 Walden
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SR1149 Friendship
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SR1152 Holly Springs-New Hill
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SR1162 Apex Barbecue
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SR1163 Kelly