National Battlefield · North Carolina, United States
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield is a national battlefield in North Carolina, United States, covering 87.8 acres (35.5 ha), established in 1926.
National Battlefield · North Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 87.8 acres (35.5 ha) |
| Established | 1926 |
| Coordinates | 34.4582° N, 78.1103° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Moores Creek National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield is a battlefield managed by the U.S. National Park Service. The park commemorates the 1776 victory of a thousand patriots over about eight hundred loyalists at Moore's Creek. The battle dashed the hopes of British provincial governor Josiah Martin for regaining control of North Carolina for the Crown. The loyalist defeat simultaneously ended British plans for an invasionary force to land in Brunswick Town.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 71.3 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 105.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Moores Creek National Battlefield?
Moores Creek National Battlefield is in North Carolina, United States (34.4582° N, 78.1103° W).
When was Moores Creek National Battlefield established?
Moores Creek National Battlefield was established in 1926, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Moores Creek National Battlefield?
Moores Creek National Battlefield covers 87.8 acres (35.5 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moores_Creek_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/mocr/ — Official park page.