Sherman’s March Through Scotland County

Scottish Heritage Center 2100 St Andrews College Drive, Laurinburg, NC, United States

160 years ago, General William T. Sherman's Army of roughly 60,000 men marched through Scotland County. From March 7-11, 1865 most every resident of Laurinburg and Scotland County and surrounding communities was affected in some way by the passing of this Federal Army. There are many accounts of the march as well as local stories […]