No North-No South Monument, Guilford Courthouse
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.
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East face |
South face |
West face |
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North face: 1776
East face: NO NORTH / WASHINGTON
South face: 1903
West face: NO SOUTH / GREENE
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
July 4, 1904
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Henderson, William A. Kings Mountain and its Campaign, (Greensboro, N.C.: Guilford Battleground Company, 1903), (accessed February 6, 2012) Link
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Shepherd, James. An Address by Hon. James E. Shepherd on the Life and Character of the Late Judge David Schenck, (Greensboro, NC: Guilford Battle Ground Company, 1910), (accessed February 6, 2012) Link
“A Glorious Fourth,” The Greensboro Patriot (Greensboro, NC), June 29, 1904
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Guilford Battleground Company
The No North-No South monument was the second monument unveiled in a daylong celebration at the battleground. The morning saw the dedication of a monument to Judge David Schenck, founder of the Guilford Battle Ground Company, credited with preserving the important Revolution field of battle. Retired Judge James E. Shepherd presented the primary address being “The Life and Character of the Late Judge David Schenck.” A noon dinner was then served by the Daughters of the American Revolution to the gathered luminaries. The afternoon saw five more speeches prior to the day’s events concluding with unveiling of the No North-No South monument.
Washington-Greene Monument
The monument is located within Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. It faces north. The monument stands in a row of memorials that include Kerrenhappuch Turner, James Morehead and Captain Gillis monuments.
The memorial is surrounded by mature trees of the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
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