Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, at 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, commemorates the Battle of Guilford Court House, fought on March 15, 1781. This battle opened the campaign that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. Though they won the battle, the casualties suffered by the British in this battle contributed to their surrender at Yorktown seven months later. The battlefield is preserved as a National Military Park and operated by the National Park Service (NPS). Based on research of historical evidence, the interpretation of the battle has changed since the late 20th century, which will affect the placement of monuments and markers.
| Guilford Courthouse National Military Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
Entrance to the park. | |
| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina, USA |
| Nearest city | Greensboro, NC |
| Coordinates | 36°7′53″N 79°50′47″W |
| Area | 253.54 acres (102.60 ha) |
| Established | March 2, 1917 |
| Visitors | 277,484 (in 2004) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park |
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark District | |
| Nearest city | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Architect | National Park Service; Bureau of Public Roads |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000069 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD | January 3, 2001 |
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