Abbotts Crossing near High Point in Davidson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Greene's Camp Site

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

1. Greene's Camp Site Marker

Inscription. The army of General Greene camped here in Feb. 1781 on his retreat before Lord Cornwallis, prior to the Battle of Guilford Court House.

Erected 1930 by General William Davidson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

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 month for this entry is February 1781.

Location. 36° 0.281′ N, 80° 5.102′ W. Marker is near High Point, North Carolina, in Davidson County. It is in Abbotts Crossing. Marker is at the intersection of Abbotts Creek Church Road (State Road 1743) and Browntown Lane, on the right when traveling east on Abbotts Creek Church Road. Marker is at Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2817 Abbotts Creek Church Rd, High Point NC 27265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early American Tombstones (within shouting distance of this marker); Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George W. Wall House (approx. 3.2 miles away); Daniel Boone Trail (approx. 3½ miles away); High Point Speedway

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); Tri City Speedway (approx. 4 miles away); Dr. C.S. Grayson House (approx. 4.7 miles away); Maxwell Reid Thurman (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Point.

Also see . . . The Importance of a Small Skirmish during the Race to the Dan. The Race to the Dan is a famous part of the Southern War of the American Revolution, a strategic retreat by Gen Nathanael Greene, that once across the Dan River, allowed the Southern Army to regroup and resupply. Ten days later Greene recrossed the Dan, was reinforced and on March 15, 1781 fought the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, a pyrrhic victory for the British that severely weakened the British army leading to the Yorktown surrender October 19, 1781. (Bruce L. Petersen, Journal of the American Revolution, Sept. 1, 2021) (Submitted on January 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

2. Greene's Camp Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.