Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Signers of the Declaration
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2006
1. Signers of the Declaration Marker
The relation is more symbolic; the Guilford Battle Ground Company founders wanted Guilford Courthouse to be North Carolinas official Revolutionary War cemetery. Between the Declaration and Guilford Courthouse, between these signers and this battlefield, the Companys 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. It can be reached from Guilford Courthouse Auto Tour Road, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and specifically in Piedmont Triad. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2010
2. Signers of the Declaration Marker
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.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the marker shown.
Also see . . . Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2010
3. Marker in Guilford Courthouse NMP
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2010
4. Signers of the Declaration Markers
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2006
5. Signers Monument
This monument to the North Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence is located next to the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2006
6. Signers Monument Plaque
William Hooper and John Penn
delegates from
North Carolina 1776 to the
Continental Congress and signers
of the Declaration of Independence.
Their remains were reinterred
here 1894. Hewes grave is lost.
He was the third signer.
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”Lee, Henry and Hooper were the orators of the Congress”
John Adams diary Vol.2.P.396 1774
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2006
7. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
The marker is located at stop 8 of the auto tour road in Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
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 1,832 times since then and 28 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.
