Fayetteville in Lincoln County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

King's Mountain Messenger

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2022

1. King's Mountain Messenger Marker

Inscription. Joseph Greer carried the message of the victory at King's Mountain to the Continental Congress at Philadelphia, thereby turning the tide of the revolution.

D.A.R.

1780

Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 35° 9.074′ N, 86° 34.218′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Tennessee, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Main Avenue South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Main Ave S, Fayetteville TN 37334, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of James Taylor Crawford (within shouting distance of this marker); Women of the Confederacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Mounting Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert E. Lee School and The James Moores Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln County (within shouting distance

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of this marker); War Memorial for Lincoln County and City of Fayetteville (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2022

2. King's Mountain Messenger Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.