Liberty Point - Fayetteville Downtown Historic District - Fayetteville, NC - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"On June 20, 1775, these Patriots, who had formed themselves into a group known simply as "The Association", met at Lewis Barge's tavern in Cross Creek (now part of Fayetteville) to sign a document protesting the actions of Great Britain following the battles of Lexington and Concord. The signers expressed the hope that Great Britain and the colonies would be reconciled, but vowed that, if necessary, they would "go forth and be ready to sacrifice our lives and fortunes to secure her freedom and safety". The resolves were thus not a declaration of independence—public advocation for separation from Great Britain would not become common until 1776.

The period of the American Revolution was a time of divided loyalties in Cumberland County, and a considerable portion of the population, especially the Highland Scots who had immigrated in 1739, were staunchly loyal to the British Crown. Among them was the famous Scottish heroine Flora MacDonald. The Liberty Point document followed the similar Mecklenburg Resolutions by just a month and preceded the United States Declaration of Independence by a little more than a year."

Text of marble plaque reads:

At or near this place
ever since known as
"LIBERTY POINT"
was promulgated in
June 1775
by patriots of the Cape Fear
A Declaration of Independence
of the British Crown.

LIBERTY POINT Fayetteville Observer
This historic structure, circa 1791, is the oldest known commercial building in Fayetteville. It was restored as a community service by Fayetteville's hometown newspaper.
North Carolina's Oldest Newspaper
~ Established 1816 ~




Quoted material from webpage:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Point_Resolves

Group that erected the marker: The Fayetteville Observer Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 145 Person St Fayetteville, NC USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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