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Civil War's end at Bennett Place led to Durham's birth
It was 150 years ago this week when Union General Sherman and Confederate General Johnson met at Bennett Place in Durham to officially end the Civil War. The meeting, nearly by happenstance, led to the birth of Durham.
Posted — UpdatedDURHAM, N.C. — It was 150 years ago this week when Union General William T. Sherman and Confederate General Joseph E. Johnson met at Bennett Place in Durham to officially end the Civil War. The meeting, nearly by happenstance, led to the birth of Durham.
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