Wayne County History and Genealogy Gateway

Wayne County Public Library, Goldsboro, NC

National Guard Troops Encamped at the Old Wayne County Fairgrounds, Summer 1917.

Photograph Inscription:

Picture shows National Guard Troops encamped at Old Wayne County

Fairgrounds in the summer of 1917 after returning from duty on the Mexican border.

They were not mustered out because of the U.S.’s entry into World War One.

They were sent to Camp Sevier, S. C., in late August.

Photographer: Clement Studio

Photograph Donated By: Charles Norwood

Photograph Number: OVR7

Return to Categories | Gateway Home | WCPL Home | Local History Room Home | Duplication | Copyright | Contact