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CORNWALLIS

The British Army under Gen. Cornwallis marching to Virginia defeated the local Militia at the town of Halifax, in May, 1781.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

The British Army under Gen. Cornwallis marching to Virginia defeated the local Militia at the town of Halifax, in May, 1781.

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID E12)

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