Hertford in Perquimans County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Betsy's Ride
— Legends & Lore —
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
1. Betsy's Ride Marker
Teenager Betsy Dowdy rode her horse Bess over 40 miles from Currituck Banks to Hertford to warn Gen. Skinner’s Militia of British attack in 1775.
Erected 2023 by North Carolina Folklife Institute / William C. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 151.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Colonial Era • Communications • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 36° 11.35′ N, 76° 27.94′ W. Marker is in Hertford, North Carolina, in Perquimans County. Marker is on North Church Street (Business U.S. 17) north of East Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 N Church St, Hertford NC 27944, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Perquimans County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Jim "Catfish" Hunter (a few steps from this marker); Honoring Kilcocanen and the Yeopim Indians (a few steps from this marker); Our Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); John Harvey (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Skinner (about 600 feet away); Edmundson-Fox Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); A Rare Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hertford.
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Also see . . . Additional information on Betsy's Ride.
British forces were moving in strength against the Patriots, intent on seizing strategic positions. The rebels were brave but seemed unaware of the forces rallying against them. The only hope was a midnight dash by horse to warn fellow countrymen of the danger. Yes, it sounds like Paul Revere, but this is actually the Outer Banks version, and this story features a young heroine named Betsy Dowdy.(Submitted on June 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
2. Betsy's Ride Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
