Snow Camp in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

September 13, 1781

(Battle of Lindley's Mill)

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 14, 2010

1. September 13, 1781 Marker

Mass Burial Site for Battle of Lindley's Mill

Inscription. On these grounds, Revolutionaries and Loyalists were buried together in mass graves by people of this neighborhood, who also cared for the wounded in their homes. Additional burials are at Spring Meeting House.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list.

Location. 35° 53.353′ N, 79° 20.616′ W. Marker is in Snow Camp, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker can be reached from Lindley Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7763 Lindley Mill Road, Snow Camp NC 27349, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Battle of Lindley's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); General John Butler (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring Friends Meeting (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Battle of Lindley's Mill Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Ernest Peter Dixon (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lindley's Mill (approx. 2.4 miles away); Uncle Eli's Quilting Party (approx. 2.7 miles away); Saxapahaw (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snow Camp.

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This marker is the first of three markers, down a trail on private property, across the road from Lindley's Mill. It is a short hike to the markers down a wide, wooded driveway that borders Cane Creek. The trail widens into a clearing and begins again on the other side. Insect repellent is recommended.

Additional keywords. Alamance, Snow Camp, Eli Whitney Community, Cane Creek Society of Friends Meeting, Quakers, John Butler, David Fanning, American Revolution, Graham, Mebane

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 14, 2010

2. September 13, 1781 Marker

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 14, 2010

3. September 13, 1781 Marker

Trailhead to Three Markers for Battle of Lindley's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 14, 2010

4. Trailhead to Three Markers for Battle of Lindley's Mill

Trail begins across the road from Lindley's Mill, down a driveway at the yellow and black caution signs, just before the bridge guardrail.

Lindley's Mill as it Stands Today image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Jordan, May 14, 2010

5. Lindley's Mill as it Stands Today

A working flour mill. Flour is available in 25 pound bags.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 14, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.