Record #:

13879

Author(s):

Holt, Arthur

Abstract:

On 16 May 1771, 2,000 Regulators fought against 1,200 Militia led by Royal Governor Tryon in the battle of Alamance Creek. Holt discusses the men and circumstances of this famous North Carolina battle fought in Alamance County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 50, May 1953, p19

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Regulator Insurrection, 1766-1771; Alamance Creek, Battle of, N.C., 1771