James Cochran Dobbin (January 17, 1814 – August 4, 1857) was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer who served as United States Secretary of the Navy from 1853 to 1857.
71-795: Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1814, the grandson of congressman James Cochran , Dobbin attended Fayetteville Academy and the William Bingham School and later went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina in 1832. While at Carolina, Dobbin distinguished himself as a member of the Philanthropic Assembly . He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1835, commencing practice in Fayetteville. Dobbin later got involved in politics and
142-488: A 2 MW battery was installed on Big Muddy lake for $ 36 million. Fort Liberty is the only locality where the endangered Saint Francis' satyr butterfly ( Neonympha mitchellii francisci ) is known to occur. St. Francis' satyr is found in wetland habitats dominated by graminoids and sedges , such as abandoned beaver dams or along streams with beavers. Fort Bragg fever , a bacterial zoonotic disease, has been named after it, in reference to an outbreak in 1942. In 1990,
213-522: A U.S. Darién Exploring Expedition to map and survey the Darién Gap for a Panama Canal to link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. After his term as Navy secretary expired in 1857, Dobbin returned to Fayetteville where later that year he would die; he was interred at Cross Creek Cemetery in Fayetteville. He was memorialized when a ship, present at the attack of Pearl Harbor , was named in his honor
284-465: A cavalry patrol, killing 11 Union soldiers and capturing a dozen on March 11, 1865. During the late nineteenth century, North Carolina adopted Jim Crow laws that imposed racial segregation . Cumberland County's population increased in the post- World War II years, with its 43% increase in the 1960s the largest in any of North Carolina's 100 counties. Construction was fast-paced as shopping developments, and suburban subdivisions began to spread outside
355-610: A center for unconventional warfare, with the creation of the Psychological Warfare Center in April 1952, followed by the 10th Special Forces Group . In 1961, the 5th Special Forces Group ( Airborne ) was activated at Fort Bragg, with the mission of training counter-insurgency forces in Southeast Asia. Also in 1961, the "Iron Mike" statue, a tribute to all Airborne soldiers, past, present, and future
426-467: A city that generally supported the war. Anti-war groups invited the actress and activist Jane Fonda to Fayetteville to participate in three anti-war events. The era also saw an increase in crime and drug addiction, especially along Hay Street, with media giving the city the nickname "Fayettenam". At this time, Fayetteville also made headlines after Army doctor Jeffrey R. MacDonald murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters in their Ft. Bragg home in 1970;
497-527: A climate suitable for year-round training, and he decided that the area now known as Fort Liberty met all of the desired criteria. Camp Bragg was named for Braxton Bragg , a former U.S. Army artillery commander and West Point graduate who later fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War . The aim was for six artillery brigades to be stationed there and $ 6,000,000 was spent on
568-482: A commission for the renaming of Department of Defense properties named after Confederate leaders. In March 2022, the commission published a list of 87 potential names for nine Army installations, including Fort Bragg, named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg . In May 2022, the commission officially recommended that Bragg be renamed Fort Liberty. The commission further gave the Pentagon until October to accept
639-430: A covered area under which business could be conducted since every store in Fayetteville had been destroyed in the fire. Completed in 1832, it became the town's and county's administrative building. It was a town market until 1906 and served as Fayetteville Town Hall until 1907. Currently (2020), it is a local history museum. In March 1865, Gen. William T. Sherman and his 60,000-man army attacked Fayetteville and destroyed
710-462: A household in the city was $ 44,924, and the median income for a family was $ 49,608. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 37,371 versus $ 32,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,362. 18.4% of the population and 16.2% of families were below the poverty line . 27.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Fort Liberty Fort Liberty , formerly Fort Bragg ,
781-546: A household on the base at the 2000 census was $ 30,106, and the median income for a family was $ 29,836. 10.0% of the population and 9.6% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.4% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Corvias-managed housing under IMCOM is attracting national attention because of reports of lead contamination, black mold, and asbestos from base residents. Task & Purpose confirmed on 12 February 2024 that trash pickup at
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#1732779749404852-627: A larger Revolutionary force at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge . The area also included several active Revolutionaries. In late June 1775, residents drew up the " Liberty Point Resolves ," which preceded the Declaration of Independence by a little more than a year. It said, "This obligation to continue in full force until a reconciliation shall take place between Great Britain and America, upon constitutional principles, an event we most ardently desire; and we will hold all those persons inimical to
923-607: A part of Fayetteville) is named for a British regiment during the American Revolution – the 71st Regiment of Foot or "Fraser's Highlanders", as they were first called. Fayetteville had what is sometimes called its "golden decade" during the 1780s. It was the site in 1789 for the state convention that ratified the U.S. Constitution , and for the General Assembly session that chartered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Fayetteville lost out to
994-543: A place where poor whites and free blacks lived and gained a reputation for lawlessness. In 1783, Cross Creek and Campbellton united, and the new town was incorporated as Fayetteville in honor of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette , a French military hero who significantly aided the American forces during the war. Fayetteville was the first city to be named in his honor in the United States. Lafayette visited
1065-470: A product of the war. The six artillery brigades were reduced to two cantonments and a garrison was to be built for Army troops as well as a National Guard training center. In early 1921 two field artillery units, the 13th and 17th Field Artillery Brigades, began training at Camp Bragg. The same year, the Long Street Church and six acres of property were acquired for the reservation. The church
1136-762: A result of campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq , the units on Fort Liberty have seen a sizeable increase to their operations tempo (OPTEMPO), with units conducting two, three, or even four or more deployments to combat zones. As directed by law, and in accordance with the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission , Fort McPherson , Georgia, closed and U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command relocated to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A new FORSCOM/U.S. Army Reserve Command Headquarters facility completed construction at Fort Bragg in June 2011. Forces Command hosted 24 June 2011, an Army " Casing of
1207-594: A total area of 19.0 square miles (49.2 km ), of which 19.0 square miles (49.1 km ) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water. Kiest, Simmons, Boundary Line, McFayden, Hurley and Holland lakes are intensively managed to maintain fish populations. Croatan, Quail, Deer Pen, Overhills, Big Muddy, Little Muddy, Texas, MacArthur , Smith, Mott, and Lindsay lakes are managed, but are not normally treated or restocked since their fish populations are respectable and are maintained naturally. A 1.1 MW floating solar plant with
1278-628: Is a military installation of the United States Army in North Carolina , and is one of the largest military installations in the world by population, with over 52,000 military personnel. The military reservation is located within Cumberland and Hoke counties, and borders the incorporated city and communities of Fayetteville , Spring Lake , and Southern Pines . Fort Liberty covers over 251 square miles (650 km ). It
1349-732: Is best known as the home of Fort Liberty , a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. Fayetteville has received the All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. As of the 2020 census , it had a population of 208,501, It is the 6th-most populous city in North Carolina . Fayetteville is in the Sandhills in the western part of the Coastal Plain region, on
1420-489: Is credited with building the first church in town, the African Meeting House, in 1796. Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church is named in his honor. On March 4–5, 1825, General Lafayette visited his namesake town - the first one named for him and the only one he personally visited as part of his 1824-1825 tour of all the states as " The Nation's Guest ." Admirers stood in mud and pouring rain to welcome him. He
1491-580: Is the home of the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps and is the headquarters of the United States Army Special Operations Command , which oversees the U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) and 75th Ranger Regiment . It is also home to the 82nd Airborne Division , U.S. Army Forces Command , U.S. Army Reserve Command , and Womack Army Medical Center . Fort Liberty maintains two airfields: Pope Field , where
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#17327797494041562-564: Is to provide airlift to American armed forces and humanitarian missions flown worldwide. Pope Field mainly includes air transportation for the 82nd Airborne, among other airborne units on Fort Liberty. All of Pope's fighter jet squadrons have been relocated to Moody AFB , Georgia. The central entity at Pope is now the Air Force Reserve, although they still have a small number of active personnel. In September 2008, Fayetteville annexed 85% of Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), bringing
1633-534: The USS Dobbin (AD-3) . [REDACTED] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Naval History and Heritage Command . Fayetteville, North Carolina Fayetteville ( / ˈ f eɪ ə t v ɪ l , ˈ f ɛ d v ɪ l / FAY -ət-vil, FED -vil ) is a city in and the county seat of Cumberland County, North Carolina , United States. It
1704-503: The 9th Infantry Division , 2nd Armored Division , 82nd Airborne Division , 100th Infantry Division , and various field artillery groups. The population reached a peak of 159,000 during the war years. Following World War II, the 82nd Airborne Division was permanently stationed at Fort Bragg, the only large unit there for some time. In July 1951, the XVIII Airborne Corps was reactivated at Fort Bragg. Fort Bragg became
1775-479: The Cape Fear River . With an estimated population of 392,336 in 2023, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the second- most populous in southeastern North Carolina and 142th-most populous in the United States . Suburban areas of metro Fayetteville include Fort Liberty , Hope Mills , Spring Lake , Raeford , Pope Field , Rockfish , Stedman , and Eastover . The area of present-day Fayetteville
1846-630: The Confederate arsenal (designed by the Scottish architect William Bell ). Sherman's troops also destroyed foundries and cotton factories, and the offices of The Fayetteville Observer . Not far from Fayetteville, Confederate and Union troops engaged in the last cavalry battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads . Downtown Fayetteville was the site of a skirmish, as Confederate Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton and his men surprised
1917-536: The Hoke boundary. It is bordered on the north by the town of Spring Lake . According to the United States Census Bureau , Fayetteville has a total area of 150.08 square miles (388.7 km ), of which 148.26 square miles (384.0 km ) is land and 1.82 square miles (4.7 km ) (1.21%) is water. Fayetteville is in the Sandhills of North Carolina, which are between the coastal plain to
1988-631: The United States Air Force stations global airlift and special operations assets as well as the Air Force Combat Control School , and Simmons Army Airfield , where Army aviation units support the needs of airborne and special operations forces on post. Camp Bragg was established in 1918 as an artillery training ground. The Chief of Field Artillery, General William J. Snow , was seeking an area having suitable terrain, adequate water, rail facilities, and
2059-703: The 18th century. A merchant and entrepreneur, he settled in Cross Creek in the 1760s. He served as an officer in the French and Indian War , as sheriff , justice and legislator, and as a leader of the Patriot cause in the Revolutionary War. Rowan Street and Rowan Park in Fayetteville and a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are named for him, though Rowan County (founded in 1753)
2130-596: The Colors " ceremony on Fort McPherson and an "uncasing of colors ceremony" on 1 August 2011, at Fort Bragg. On 1 March 2011, Pope Field , the former Pope Air Force Base, was absorbed into Fort Bragg. On 1 January 2021, the United States Senate passed a veto override of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 . This new law mandated Congress to establish
2201-534: The Fayetteville city limits toward Fort Liberty and Pope Air Force Base . The Fayetteville and Cumberland County school systems moved toward integration gradually, beginning in the early 1960s; busing brought about wider-scale student integration in the 1970s. Segregation of public facilities continued. Marches and sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement , with students from Fayetteville State Teachers College ( Fayetteville State University ) at
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2272-702: The National Defense Authorization Act, the local garrison had until early 2024 to complete the name change. On 2 June 2023, Fort Liberty officially adopted its new name in a public ceremony. The major commands at the installation are the United States Army Forces Command , the United States Army Reserve Command , and the United States Army Special Operations Command . Several airborne and special operations units of
2343-572: The Navy as a reward for his work in the presidential campaign. A firm believer in a strong Navy as an insurance for peace , Dobbin instituted reforms throughout the Navy. Eighteen of the finest ships of their class in the world were built during his tenure as Navy secretary. Under his auspices, the Perry expedition to Japan was carried to a successful termination and the treaty with that country signed. He ordered U.S. Navy Lieutenant Isaac Strain to command
2414-678: The United States Army are stationed at Fort Liberty, notably the 82nd Airborne Division, the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), and the Delta Force. The latter is controlled by the Joint Special Operations Command , based at Pope Field within Fort Liberty. Fort Liberty is at 35°8'21" north, 78°59'57" west (35.139064, −78.999143). According to the United States Census Bureau , the post has
2485-553: The XVIII Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm . In the mid- and late 1990s, there was increased modernization of the facilities in Fort Bragg. The World War II wooden barracks were largely removed, a new main post exchange was built, and Devers Elementary School was opened, along with several other projects. As
2556-471: The area with associated businesses and families. FORSCOM awards over $ 300 billion in contracts annually. In the November/December 2009 issue of Where to Retire , the magazine named Fayetteville as one of the best places to retire in the United States for military retirements. In April 2019, a report by GoBankingRates (which analyzed data from 175 American cities) listed Fayetteville as one of
2627-481: The base. The population density was 1,540.0 inhabitants per square mile (594.6/km ). There were 4,420 housing units at an average density of 233.3 per square mile (90.1/km ). Fort Bragg was not recorded as a census-designated place for the 2010 census. In 2000, the racial makeup of the base was 58.1% European American , 25.3% African-American , 1.2% Native American , 1.8% Asian , 0.9% Pacific Islander , 8.3% from other races , and 4.4% from two or more races. 15.8% of
2698-532: The best-known public buildings were lost, including the old "State House". Fayetteville leaders moved quickly to help the victims and rebuild the town. There was no point in rebuilding the State House since the state government was firmly installed in Raleigh . On its site, the city built a Market House , recreating the city around it just as it had previously surrounded the State House. The new building had
2769-624: The book and movie Fatal Vision were based on these events. To combat the dispersal of suburbanization , Fayetteville has worked to redevelop its downtown through various revitalization projects; it has attracted large commercial and defense companies such as Purolator, General Dynamics and Wal-Mart Stores and Distribution Center. Development of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum , Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum, Fayetteville Linear Park, and Fayetteville Festival Park, which opened in late 2006, have added regional attractions to
2840-663: The center. In the first decade of the 21st century, the towns and rural areas surrounding Fayetteville had rapid growth. Suburbs such as Hope Mills , Raeford , and Spring Lake had population increases. In 2005, Congress passed the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Act, resulting in several new commands relocating to Fort Bragg. These include the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and U.S. Army Reserve Command , both of which relocated from Fort McPherson in Atlanta . More than 30,000 people were expected to relocate to
2911-526: The city on March 4 and 5, 1825, during his grand tour of the United States . The local region was heavily settled by Scots in the mid/late 1700s, and most of these were Gaelic -speaking Highlanders . The vast majority of Highland Scots, recent immigrants, remained loyal to the British government and rallied to the call to arms from the Royal Governor. Despite this, they were eventually defeated by
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2982-878: The city's population to 206,000. Fort Liberty retains its police, fire, and EMS services. Fayetteville hopes to attract large retail businesses to the area using the new population figures. On September 5, 2008, Cumberland County announced it was the "World's First Sanctuary for Soldiers and Their Families"; it marked major roads with blue and white "Sanctuary" signage. Within the county, soldiers were to be provided with local services, ranging from free childcare to job placement for soldiers' spouses. Five hundred volunteers have signed up to watch over military families. They were recruited to offer one-to-one services; member businesses will also offer discounts and preferential treatment. Time magazine recognized Fayetteville for its support of military families and identified it as "America's Most Pro-Military Town". The city limits extend west to
3053-435: The city. The population density was 1,401 inhabitants per square mile (541/km ). There were 87,005 housing units at an average density of 230.3 units/km (596.3 persons/sq mi). The racial composition of the city was 45.7% White , 41.9% Black or African American , 2.6% Asian American , 1.1% Native American , 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander , 3.3% some other race , and 4.9% two or more races . 10.1% of
3124-581: The east side of Fayetteville into the Cape Fear River. Fayetteville is located in the humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfa ) zone, with mostly moderate temperatures year round. Winters are mild but can get cool, with snow occurring a few days per year. Summers are hot, with levels of humidity that can cause spontaneous thunderstorms and rain showers. Temperature records range from −5 °F (−21 °C) on February 13, 1899, to 110 °F (43 °C) on August 21, 1983, which
3195-415: The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker came under the protection of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This caused a tremendous problem for Fort Liberty, where many of these birds lived. Training stopped, ranges were closed, and troops were temporarily moved to other installations for training. The Army and the conservationists eventually came to an agreement, which put in place training restrictions around
3266-503: The forefront, led to the end of whites-only service at restaurants and segregated seating in theaters. Blacks and women gained office in significant numbers from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The Vietnam Era was a time of change in the Fayetteville area. From 1966 to 1970, more than 200,000 soldiers trained at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) before leaving for Vietnam. This buildup stimulated area businesses. Anti-war protests in Fayetteville drew national attention because of Fort Bragg,
3337-662: The future city of Raleigh in the bid to become the permanent state capital. In 1793, the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry formed and is still active as a ceremonial unit. It is the second-oldest militia unit in the country. Henry Evans (circa 1760–1810), a free black preacher, is locally known as the "Father of Methodism" in the area. Evans was a shoemaker by trade and a licensed Methodist preacher. He met opposition from whites when he began preaching to enslaved people in Fayetteville, but he later attracted whites to his services. He
3408-665: The installation is not occurring on a timely basis; the waste management contractor was terminated for not emptying the waste dumpsters on a timely basis; the garrison command stated that trash pickup at "barracks, child development centers, dining facilities and medical facilities" is now getting higher priority. Dependents of staff are educated by Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools for K–8. For high school students attend local public schools based on what county they reside in: Cumberland County Schools for Cumberland County residents, and Hoke County Schools for Hoke County residents. The Cumberland County parts of
3479-587: The land and cantonments . There was an airfield on the camp used by aircraft and balloons for artillery spotters. The airfield was named Pope Field on 1 April 1919, in honor of First Lieutenant Harley H. Pope, an airman who was killed while flying nearby. The work on the camp was finished on 1 November 1919. The original plan for six brigades was abandoned after World War I ended and once demobilization had started. The artillerymen, and their equipment and material from Camp McClellan , Alabama, were moved to Camp Bragg and testing began on long-range weapons that were
3550-424: The liberty of the colonies, who shall refuse to subscribe to this Association; and we will in all things follow the advice of our General Committee respecting the purposes aforesaid, the preservation of peace and good order, and the safety of individual and private property." Robert Rowan, who apparently organized the group, signed first. Robert Rowan (circa 1738–1798) was one of the area's leading public figures of
3621-716: The name change; Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin did so on 6 October 2022. Secretary Austin stated in the memorandum accepting the name change: "In the words of Admiral Michelle M. Howard , the Naming Commission's chair, the commission's goal was to inspire Service members and military communities 'with names or values that have meaning.' The Department's implementation of the Commission's recommendations will do just that - and will give proud new names that are rooted in their local communities and that honor American heroes whose valor, courage, and patriotism exemplify
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#17327797494043692-553: The northern part of the city of Fayetteville. Several U.S. Army airborne units are stationed at Fort Liberty, most prominently the XVIII Airborne Corps HQ, the 82nd Airborne Division , the United States Army Special Operations Command , the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) , and the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School . Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty)
3763-535: The period 1966–70. At the peak of the Vietnam War in 1968, Fort Bragg's military population rose to 57,840. In June 1972, the 1st Corps Support Command arrived at Fort Bragg. In the 1980s, there was a series of deployments of tenant units to the Caribbean , first to Grenada in 1983, Honduras in 1988, and to Panama in 1989. The 5th Special Forces Group departed Fort Bragg in the late 1980s. In 1990,
3834-440: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In 2000, there were 4,315 households, out of which 85.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.3% were non-families. 2.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.0% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
3905-446: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 78,274 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were headed by married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
3976-660: The southeast and the Piedmont to the northwest. The city is built on the Cape Fear River , a 202-mile-long (325 km) river that originates in Haywood and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Carver's Falls, measuring 150 feet (46 m) wide and two stories tall is on Carver Creek, a tributary of the Cape Fear, just northeast of the city limits. Cross Creek rises on the west side of Fayetteville and flows through to
4047-508: The top ten American cities at risk of a severe housing crash. 26.8% of home mortgages in Fayetteville were listed as being "under water", while the median home value was listed as $ 108,000. In December 2015, Fayetteville unveiled the Guinness World Record for the biggest Christmas stocking, weighing approximately 1,600 pounds (730 kg), and measuring 74.5 x 139 feet. Fort Liberty and Pope Army Airfield Field are in
4118-632: The upper Cape Fear River , the only navigable waterway entirely within the colony. Two inland settlements, Cross Creek and Campbellton, were established by Scots from Campbeltown , Argyll and Bute , Scotland . Merchants in Wilmington wanted a town on the Cape Fear River to secure trade with the frontier country. They were afraid people would use the Pee Dee River and transport their goods to Charleston, South Carolina . The merchants bought land from Newberry in Cross Creek. Campbellton became
4189-534: The very best of the United States military." Fort Liberty is the only installation not to be named after a specific person or people. According to a memorandum published by the Pentagon , the new name changes would cost the Department of Defense $ 62.5 million. In particular, the change to Fort Liberty would cost the Department of Defense $ 6,374,230, making it the most expensive name change. In accordance with
4260-475: The woodpeckers' habitat. White stripes were painted on trees to indicate the location of the habitats, and restrictions limited the scope and duration of training that could take place within 200 feet (61 m) of these locations. Today, the clusters of woodpeckers has more than doubled in size (200 to 493), and many of the training restrictions have been lifted. As of the census of 2000, there were 29,183 people, 4,315 households, and 4,215 families residing on
4331-422: Was 2.45, and the average family size was 3.02. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. In 2013, the estimated median annual income for
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#17327797494044402-435: Was 3.72, and the average family size was 3.74. The age distribution in 2000 was 25.8% under the age of 18, 40.9% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 1.1% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 217.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 293.5 males. All of these statistics are typical for military bases. The median income for
4473-585: Was dedicated. In early 1962 the 326 Army Security Agency Company, de-activated after the Korean War , was reactivated at Fort Bragg under XVIIIth Corps. In August of that year, an operational contingent of that Company was relocated to Homestead AFB Florida, due to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Circa 1963, that contingent was reassigned to the newly created USASA 6th Field Station. More than 200,000 young men underwent basic combat training here during
4544-720: Was elected a Democrat to the twenty-ninth congress , serving from 1845 to 1847. He later served in the North Carolina House of Commons in 1848, 1850 and 1852, also serving as speaker of the house in 1850. In 1852, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention where he helped secure the nomination of dark horse candidate Franklin Pierce for the presidency . Pierce appointed Dobbin United States Secretary of
4615-424: Was feted with a formal dinner, a ball, and multiple military displays. Fayetteville had 3,500 residents in 1820, but Cumberland County 's population still ranked as the second most urban in the state, behind New Hanover County (Wilmington). Its "Great Fire" of 1831 was believed to be one of the worst in the nation's history, despite no deaths associated with the incident. Hundreds of homes, businesses, and most of
4686-557: Was historically inhabited by various Siouan Native American peoples, such as the Eno , Shakori , Waccamaw , Keyauwee, and Cape Fear people. They followed successive cultures of other indigenous peoples in the area for more than 12,000 years. After the violent upheavals of the Yamasee War and Tuscarora Wars during the second decade of the 18th century, the colonial government of North Carolina encouraged colonial settlement along
4757-611: Was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Due to the post-war cutbacks, the camp was nearly closed for good when the War Department issued orders to close the camp on 7 August 1921. Brig. Gen. Albert J. Bowley was commander at the camp and after much campaigning, and getting the Secretary of War to visit the camp, the closing order was canceled on 16 September 1921. The Field Artillery Board
4828-423: Was named for his uncle, Matthew Rowan. Flora MacDonald (1722–1790), a Scots Highland woman known for aiding Bonnie Prince Charlie after his Highlander army's defeat at Culloden in 1746, lived in North Carolina for about five years. She was a staunch Loyalist and aided her husband in raising the local Scots to fight for the King against the Revolution. Seventy-First Township in western Cumberland County (now
4899-480: Was the highest temperature ever recorded in the State of North Carolina . On April 16, 2011 , Fayetteville was struck by an EF3 tornado during North Carolina's largest tornado outbreak. Surrounding areas such as Sanford, Dunn, and Raleigh were also affected. As of the 2020 census , there were 208,501 people, 82,087 households, and 46,624 families residing in the city. At the 2010 census , there were 200,564 people, 78,274 households, and 51,163 families residing in
4970-464: Was the home of the Field Artillery at the onset of World War II. All the Army's artillery units east of the Mississippi River were based at the post, about 5,000 troops. Soldiers tested the Army's new bantam car, soon known as the Jeep , although most of the power to move artillery still came from horses and burros. On September 12, 1940, the Army contracted to expand the post, bringing the 9th Infantry Division to Fort Bragg. The mission of Pope Field
5041-451: Was transferred to Camp Bragg on 1 February 1922. Camp Bragg was renamed Fort Bragg, to signify becoming a permanent Army post, on 30 September 1922. From 1923 to 1924 permanent structures were constructed on Fort Bragg, including four barracks. By 1940, the year after World War II started, the population of Fort Bragg was 5,400 and by the following year had reached 67,000. Various units trained at Fort Bragg during World War II, including
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