Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Third Line Trail
Guilford Courthouse NMP
Before rejoining the historic road trace, the trail curves along high ground. Greene chose this position wisely; the British had to climb out of the creek valley before engaging the patriots’ most seasoned troops – the Maryland and Delaware Continentals. This was the day’s most fiercely contested ground.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1781.
Location. 36° 8.045′ N, 79° 50.134′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on Tour Road - East east of Old Battleground Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, along the auto tour road at stop 6. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greensboro NC 27455, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Backcountry Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Costly Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); American Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Oak Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (about 600 feet away); Peter Francisco / Marquis of Bretigny and Col. Wm. Washington (approx. ¼ mile away); Legend vs. Reality (approx. ¼ mile away); 1st Virginia Cavalry (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.
More about this marker. The bottom of the marker contains a picture of the American troops on the American Third Line.
Also see . . .
1. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Account of the battle from the American Revolution War website. (Submitted on August 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse 1781. An account of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse from a British perspective from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on August 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 5 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.