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Regulator executions at Hillsborough, June 1771

Six Regulators hanged after the Battle of Alamance.

“After the Regulators were defeated at Alamance, May 16, 1771, six of their number were hanged, 1/4 mile east, June 19, 1771.”

State historical marker: G-23: Regulators Hanged

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