Nathanael Greene Monument, Guilford Courthouse
The monument consists of two bronze statues, the larger of which is Nathanael Greene on a stallion. The smaller figure is a representation of a classically-garbed Athena with a shield and laurels. The monument stands over 27 feet tall. Nathanael Greene, a Quaker, was appointed by Washington to command troops in the South during the American Revolutionary War. Greene led his troops in battles such as the Battle at Guilford Courthouse, which did not result in a victory, but did weaken the British military. Through Greene’s efforts he helped push the British towards surrender in Yorktown. Greensboro, the site of the Battle at Guilford Courthouse, is named after Nathanael Greene.
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Date of Installation:
July 3, 1915
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Guilford Battle Ground Company and United States Congress
Memorial War Era(s):
Other
Location:
The statute is located on the Guilford Courthouse Battlefield in Greensboro, N.C.
Published on April 24, 2017