The British Army under command of British General Charles Cornwallis occupied Charlotte in 1780. Being short on provisions they came to believe the revolutionaries had provisions stored at McIntyre’s farm. A foraging party of over 400 British troops sent to the farm was routed by 14 patriots under the command of Colonel George Graham. This skirmish is also known as the “Battle of the Bees,” as the patriots’ defense was aided by the British troops having disturbed a hornets nest.
Installation Date:
20 May 2017
Organization Responsible for Installation:
The Daughters of the American Revolution (1901) and The Sons of the American Revolution (1925)
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Average
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/464 and 880
Location:
The monuments are located just off Beatties Ford Road at the intersection with McIntyre Avenue in Charlotte, NC.