National Historic Landmark

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000069

About this property

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, at 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, commemorates the Battle of Guilford Court House, fought on March 15, 1781. This battle opened the campaign that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. Though they won the battle, the casualties suffered by the British in this battle contributed to their surrender at Yorktown seven months later. The battlefield is preserved as a National Military Park and operated by the National Park Service (NPS). Based on research of historical evidence, the interpretation of the battle has changed since the late 20th century, which will affect the placement of monuments and markers.

Location

Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina

Categories

MILITARYARCHITECTURETRANSPORTATIONCONSERVATIONHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINAL
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Guilford Courthouse National Military Park listed on the National Register?

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Guilford Courthouse National Military Park?

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Guilford Courthouse National Military Park a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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The period of significance for Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is recorded as the listed era.

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