Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cornwallis
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009
1. Cornwallis Marker
Marching to Wilmington after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, stopped with his army in this town in April, 1781.Erected 1974 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number I-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1781.
Location. 35° 3.25′ N, 78° 52.675′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Green Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Green Street, Fayetteville NC 28301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); James Dobbin McNeill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plummer Bridge (about 300 feet away); Flora MacDonald (about 300 feet away); Plank Roads (about 400 feet away); Old Town Hall
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Also see . . . Battle of Guilford Courthouse. (Submitted on May 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009
2. Cornwallis Marker
Looking south toward downtown Fayetteville.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
