History Committee Research & Projects

The History Committee is developing a methodical approach to identifying and researching significant historical and/or archeological sites in the town. Committee members and outside firms have researched, compiled, and written reports about Summerfield's rich history to share with the community. Please enjoy the articles and reports below.

Completed Research Projects

Documentation of the Saunders Inn

Geophysical Survey at Bruce Cemetery and Homestead (June 2020)

Hopewell Report to Town Council (November 2023)

Geophysical Survey at Hopewell Church (November 2023)

Completed Research Articles

Who was the Bugle Boy

The Importance of a Small Skirmish during the Race to the Dan

The 1838 Old Brick Schoolhouse

Captain John Dent: First North Carolina Casualty of the American Revolution

Was Summerfield Named for an Evangelist?

Summerfield, North Carolina–A Pictorial History