
The 22-foot tall statue of Nathanael Greene commemorates the Revolutionary War hero. 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.
Installation Date:
26 Mar 2008
Organization Responsible for Installation:
The Joseph M. Bryan Foundation
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/521
Location:
The statue is located on top of a 10-foot pedestal in the center of the Greene and McGee Street traffic circle. The statue faces north, towards Greene Street in Greensboro, NC.