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Hart’s Mill skirmish, February 1781

The clash at Hart’s Mill on the Eno during Cornwallis’s occupation.

“Grist mill. Site of key Regulator meeting, 1766, and skirmish in 1781 that boosted the Patriot cause. Stood 1/5 mile N.”

State historical marker: G-122: Hart's Mill

1 work in the index name this event.

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  • Historical marker G-122: Hart's Mill NC Highway Historical Marker Grist mill. Site of key Regulator meeting, 1766, and skirmish in 1781 that boosted the Patriot cause. Stood 1/5 mile N.

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The Hartford mill complex during the revolution

Engstrom, Mary Claire, 1906-1997 · 1979

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