This monument, erected in 1903, commemorates the spirit of unity that was present during the American Revolutionary War in hopes of providing healing after the American Civil War. It commemorates two heroes of the American Revolution: George Washington (from the South) and Nathanael Greene (from the North), who fought in the South, notably in Greensboro. The monument consists of a squat granite obelisk atop a square base. It is inscribed on all four sides. Inscription North face: 1776 East face: NO NORTH / WASHINGTON South face: 1903 West face: NO SOUTH / GREENE
Installation Date:
04 Jul 1903
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Guilford Battleground Company
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/58
Location:
The monument is located within Guilford Courthouse National Military Park at Greensboro, NC.