Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Signers of the Declaration
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
The relation is more symbolic; the Guilford Battle Ground Company founders wanted Guilford Courthouse to be North Carolina’s official Revolutionary War cemetery. Between the Declaration and Guilford Courthouse, between these signers and this battlefield, the Company’s message was clear: winning and independence required courage, determination, and sacrifice.
Erected by Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 36° 7.916′ N, 79° 50.685′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker can be reached from Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, at stop 8 of the Auto Tour Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greensboro NC 27410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Hooper (here, next to this marker); Signers Monument (here, next to this marker); John Penn (here, next to this marker); Nathanael Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); The Monument and the General (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Founders (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. George Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph M. Morehead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.
More about this marker. The marker features pictures of signers William Hooper, Joseph Hewes and John Penn over a copy of the Declaration of Independence which shows their signatures.
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Also see . . . Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,561 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.