Draughon Cross Roads

Draughon Cross Roads (HMN6P)

Location: Dunn, NC 28334 Sampson County
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N 35° 17.482', W 78° 32.44'

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Named for George and Hardy Draughon, brothers who came from Edgecombe County about 1795, and purchased land joining both roads. George lived near this spot. Later he moved to 9/10 mile beyond Beamon's Cross Roads, Hwy. No. 421, died and was buried there in 1866, age 94. Two sons Gary and James lived here from marriage until death 1850-1854. Hardy lived one mile south at next cross roads, died and buried there in 1841, age 74.
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Date Added Friday, October 17th, 2014 at 2:12pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 723642 N 3908129
Decimal Degrees35.29136667, -78.54066667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 17.482', W 78° 32.44'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 17' 28.92" N, 78° 32' 26.40" W
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Area Code(s)910, 919
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 9406-9446 State Rd 1005, Dunn NC 28334, US
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