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One of North Carolina's three signers of the Declaration of Independence. His home is 150 yds. W. Was buried a few yds. W.
Militia under Governor William Tryon defeated Regulators on May 16, 1771. Six miles S.W.
Here Lt. Col. Tarleton's British dragoons and Colonel James Gorham's militia engaged in a skirmish, May, 1781.
Revolutionary leader, member Provincial Congresses, conventions 1788, '89; militia brigadier general; trustee of University. Grave 2 mi. N.
Maj. James H. Craig led Loyalists to victory over N.C. Patriot militia on August 2, 1781. Attack took place 300 yards S.E.
First governor of State of N.C., served 1776-80 & 1785-87. Patriot General during the Revolution. Was buried ½ mile S.
The first constitution of the independent state was adopted in Halifax on December 18, 1776.
The British Army under Gen. Cornwallis marching to Virginia camped here at Crowell's plantation on May 8, 1781.
Early Methodist Protestant minister; educator; and soldier in the Revolution. Founded Bradford's Church on this site circa 1792.
In operation by 1770. Revolutionary tavern & stage stop. Named for family of Thomas Person. Restored by Littleton Woman's Club. One blk. E.