This memorial, also known as "First Battle of the Revolution", is a small obelisk situated on top of four rectangular bases, the topmost of which is inscribed, sits in the middle of the Alamance battlefield. Front: FIRST BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION Rear: HERE / WAS FOUGHT THE / BATTLE OF / ALAMANCE / MAY 16TH, 1771 / BETWEEN THE / BRITISH AND THE / REGULATORS Right of Monument: LIBERTY Left of Monument: 1880
Installation Date:
16 May 1880
Organization Responsible for Installation:
State of North Carolina
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Poor
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/162
Location:
The obelisk is located on North Carolina Route 62 east of Clapp Mill Road, Alamance, NC, on the left when traveling west. It stands app. nine miles from Burlington, N.C.