Location
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Coordinates: 35.5390, -80.8478.
Type: Sight
Tour: Race to the Dan
County: Iredell
Full
At the intersection of Mecklenburg Highway and Langtree Road, turn into Hobbs Lane (across from Langtree). Turn right into the utility pullout and continue until you face the intersection at the coordinates.
If you walk the ground near the tavern site—across the highway by the state historical marker—be aware that the land on the far side of the railroad tracks (including Mimi Lane) is private property.
Context
The British army under Lt. Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis is trying to trap part of the Continental Army against the Yadkin River as it retreats north in “The Race to the Dan.”
Situation
British/Tory
After pushing across the Catawba River at the Battle of Cowan’s Ford, Cornwallis has sent his cavalry under Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton ahead to capture Patriot militiamen (part-time soldiers