Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. This 2.5 hour battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is located along US 220 and New Garden Road. To reach the Visitor Center, drive East on New Garden Road and turn right into the parking lot when you see the stone sign “Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.” If you drive down Old Battleground Road, do not drive through the Forest Lawn cemetery, this is a dead end and is not connected to the National Park. If you drive on Old Battleground, turn left onto New Garden Road Lat / Long: 36.1316499 / -79.8471879
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General Nathanael Greene Monument
The General Greene Monument is a focal point of commemoration on the battlefield
Hoskins' House and Kitchen
Hoskins' House and Kitchen Located on the Grounds of the Colonial Heritage Center
Historic New Garden Road
The Historic New Garden Road was a colonial highway and the location of the artillery during the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
6 pounder cannons
Anthony Singleton used two 6 pounder cannons like these reproductions at the American Third Line, the final battle point
18th Century Field Drum
18th Century Field Drum at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park