Burlington in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tryon’s Camp
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
1. Tryon’s Camp Marker
Before and after the battle of Alamance, the militia of Governor William Tryon camped nearby, along Alamance Creek, May 13-19, 1771.Erected 1954 by Archives Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number G-60.)
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 date for this entry is May 13, 1794.
Location. 36° 2.38′ N, 79° 29.233′ W. Marker is in Burlington, North Carolina, in Alamance County. Marker is on County Route 62, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington NC 27215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Johnston Moves West (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamance Cotton Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Trading Path (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's Lutheran Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Oak Grove Plantation (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
2. Tryon’s Camp Marker
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Also see . . . Account of the Battle of Alamance. (Submitted on October 30, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
3. Tryon’s Camp Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2010
4. Alamance Mill Village Historic District
The Tryon’s Camp marker is located in the Alamance Mill Village Historic District, which is listed on the on National Register of Historic Places. This marker is found across the road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
