Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
British Attack
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2010
1. British Attack Marker
British General Lord Cornwallis placed troops on both sides of New Garden Road below the fields of Joseph Hoskins farmstead. Ahead of them the North Carolina militia, drawn up behind a fence line, was supported by two cannons in the middle of the road. The British artillery quickly positioned three cannons and began exchanging fire with the American artillery.
The British infantry formed a line of battle across the road, then advanced across Hoskins muddy fields. At 150 yards, the Americans opened fire with scattered volleys. Though staggered by this fire, the British regrouped, stepped over their dead, and continued to advance. At about 50 yards, they halted and fired their own volley, then charged with bayonets.
Lieutenant OHara, a spirited young officer, was unfortunately killed, whilst directing the three-pounders before the line was ready to move on.
Banastre Tarleton, British Dragoons
Erected by Tannenbaum Historic Park.
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° 7.795′ N, 79° 51.131′ W. Marker
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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 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: Tannenbaum Park (a few steps from this marker); Hoskins Farmstead (a few steps from this marker); Tannenbaum Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Guilford Courthouse
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 15, 2015
2. British Attack Marker
A British encampment can be seen behind the marker.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Guilford Courthouse (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. The background of the marker features a picture of the British line positioning their three-pounder cannon before their charge. The lower right of the marker contains a map of the Battle of Guilford. It has a caption of A British engineer drew this detailed map shortly after the battle. The two small rectangles at the bottom, near the British first line, represent unidentified structures on Hoskins land.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse. American Revolution War website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse 1781. An account of the Battle
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2010
3. Marker in Tannenbaum Historic Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2010
4. British Attack Marker
Joseph Hoskins farmstead served as the staging ground for General Charles Cornwallis' British troops prior to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2010
5. Greensboro Marker
Tannenbaum Historic Park preserves a portion of Joseph Hoskins farm. At the time of the battle, the farmstead totaled 150-acres.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on August 23, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on March 17, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
