Battle Of Beckhamville
May 1780
British under Houseman surprised and
defeated by band of 33 patriots under
Capt. John McLure with 9 Gaston
brothers and neighbors, who struck
first blow for liberty and resisted
attempt to subject people to oath of
allegiance to king.
Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 97 and State Highway 99, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 97.
Courtesy hmdb.org
