Belmont in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

South Fork Boys

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 22, 2025

1. South Fork Boys Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the Lincoln County Regiment, a local militia in Lincoln County, North Carolina, during the American Revolution. On October 7th, 1780, these patriots participated in a major strategic victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Today, we recognize the men of the Lincoln County Regiment known as the "South Fork Boys" and honor their contributions to the American independence.

Erected 2025 by DAR Chapters of Gaston County, North Carolina National Society 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 (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1780.

Location. 35° 15.022′ N, 81° 3.262′ W. Marker is in Belmont, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It is on Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74) west of Mason Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the property of Crossfix Ministries Church near an auxiliary building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6121 Wilkinson Boulevard, Belmont

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NC 28012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stuart W. Cramer (approx. 0.7 miles away); Belmont Abbey College (approx. 0.7 miles away); André Michaux Visit (approx. 0.8 miles away); Belmont City Hall (approx. one mile away); Belmont World War II Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Piedmont & Northern RR Depot (approx. 1.1 miles away); William Chronicle (approx. 1.1 miles away); Goshen Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belmont.

Wide view South Fork Boys Marker along Wilkinson Blvd. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 22, 2025

2. Wide view South Fork Boys Marker along Wilkinson Blvd.

South Fork Boys Marker Crossfix Church in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 22, 2025

3. South Fork Boys Marker Crossfix Church in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.