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Here Lt. Col. Tarleton's British dragoons and Colonel James Gorham's militia engaged in a skirmish, May, 1781.

Revolutionary leader, member Provincial Congresses, conventions 1788, '89; militia brigadier general; trustee of University. Grave 2 mi. N.

The British under Major Craig defeated the North Carolina Militia, Aug. 2, 1781, 300 yards S.E.

First governor of the State, 1776. Revolutionary statesman and soldier. Grave 166 yards south.

The first constitution of the independent state was adopted in Halifax on December 18, 1776.

The British Army under Gen. Cornwallis marching to Virginia camped here at Crowell's plantation on May 8, 1781.

Early Methodist Protestant minister; educator; and soldier in the Revolution. Founded Bradford's Church on this site circa 1792.

In operation by 1770. Revolutionary tavern & stage stop. Named for family of Thomas Person. Restored by Littleton Woman's Club. One blk. E.

Built in 1790s. Banquet for Lafayette held on February 27, 1825 when tavern was on original site 900 ft. northeast.

Brigadier general in the Revolutionary War, member of Provincial Congresses. Died, 1781, as British prisoner of war. Home was 60 yds. E.