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BATTLE OF ALAMANCE

On May 16, 1771, North Carolina militia, commanded by Royal Governor William Tryon, defeated the Regulators on this site. The pennants represent the second, or decisive, positions of the two armies and the Regulator camp.

GG-2Alamance County

Where it stands. State Historic Site Visitor Center at Alamance Battleground

Government and lawForts and the armed forces
All I can hope to teach my son is to tell the truth and fear no man.
Edward R. MurrowSpeech to his staff (1954)Born in Greensboro, 16 mi from here. Carolina Quotes record
Photograph from Sweponville, Alamance County, 1940
Sweponville, Alamance County, 1940. Jack Delano. Library of Congress, public domain.

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