Guilford Courthouse National Military Park - Greensboro, NC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 36° 07.878 W 079° 50.778
17S E 603809 N 3999128
Quick Description: On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. This 2.5 hour battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 1/25/2020 12:57:21 PM
Waymark Code: WM120PK
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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The Battle of Guilford Courthouse - a Victory Within a Defeat
"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis
On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. This 2.5 hour battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution
State/States the Park is located...: North Carolina

Park Designation: Battlefield/Military Park

Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]

Are pictures included?: yes

Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: Not listed

Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: Not listed

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