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Red Springs
Robeson County, North Carolina

ZipCodes
28377




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Statistics & Facts

The North Carolina state capital is Raleigh.
The population of Red Springs is approximately 3,799 (1990), 3428 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,549 (1990), 1397 (2010).
The amount of land area in Red Springs is 6.225 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Red Springs to Washington DC is 309 miles.
The distance to the North Carolina state capital is 75 miles. (as the crow flies)
Red Springs is positioned 34.81 degrees north of the equator and 79.18 degrees west of the prime meridian.


Red Springs Historical Events

20 March 2005
On 20 March 2005, our family patriarch, Mr. Allen Garner, Sr. was blessed with 105 years of longevity. In recognition of this magnificent milestone, we honored him with a "special celebration."
Place: Garner Family Homestead

20 March 1900
Mr. Allen Garner, Sr. was born on March 20, 1900 to Emma Garner in Timmonsvile, South Carolina. He was reared in Darlington, South Carolina, with the aid of his grandmother, Dinah Garner. On 17 November 1928, he met and married Inez Marcus (now deceased) of Darlington, South Carolina. They enjoyed 65 years of Holy Matrimony. They began their family and later relocated to Red Springs, N.C. where they worked as sharecroppers. Their family continued to grow, and they were blessed with seven (7) children and raised eight (8) grandchildren. They also assisted with the care of other grandchildren and led a Mission of Caring and Sharing among friends, neighbors, church members, and strangers.

Although they were not highly educated, they recognized and endorsed the importance of obtaining a good education and supported the efforts financially. As sharecroppers, they provided work opportunities to other families, so they could be diligent, hardworking and self-supportive. Their Godly wisdom, principles and high standards for Christian and moral living touched and changed the lives of many.

They raised their own livestock, and planted large vegetable gardens. They were not rich, but they exercised the principles of Faith, honesty and giving which made the difference in many lives. They provided support to many families that were dysfunctional, less fortunate, and bereaved. Their home was a haven of love, peace and rest for the displaced, sick, widows and "vacationers."

Presently (3-2005) his family consists of 6 children (7 spouses), 27 grandchildren (22 spouses, 46 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, 2 sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Garner shares his home with his daughter and granddaughter. He has a strong will and sound mind. He loves to pray and sing and Praise the Lord! He receives others in his home to pray for them. He enjoys listening to gospel messages and music on the radio, viewing nature from his favorite chair, sharing events from his childhood days and talking on the telephone to family and friends.


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