BRITISH VICTORY
British troops led by Col. Banastre Tarleton defeated N.C. militia nearby at Swift Creek and 7 mi. N. at Fishing Creek on May 7, 1781.
E-15Nash County
Where it stands. NC 48 at Swift Creek south of Gold Rock
It kind of took on a life of its own and became the kind of cult thing. They think and believe that I will keep them safe, and I love the little kids and the way they look at it.