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This week in North Carolina history

— dated historical events for genealogists (battles, acts, surrenders, formations with known dates). Built from our on this day calendar (Monday–Sunday)—not research tips.

Wed Oct 7

  • 1780
    Battle of Kings Mountain statewide Cleveland County

    Turning-point Southern Campaign battle on the NC–SC border ridge.

    7 October 1780 Kings Mountain—western Piedmont/mountain militia research on both sides of the line. See the military guide.

    County hub: Cleveland County.

Thu Oct 8

  • 1862
    Battle of Perryville statewide

    Kentucky campaign battle.

    8 October 1862 Perryville is a western theater marker. See the military guide.

Sat Oct 10

  • 1898
    Wilmington white supremacy campaign peaks pre-coup statewide New Hanover County

    1898 white-supremacy campaign intensifies before the November coup.

    October 1898 politics in Wilmington foreshadow the 10 November massacre/coup—use newspapers carefully. See African American research.

    County hub: New Hanover County.