Historical Significance

Monument marks the location of the McIntyre Skirmish, aka the Battle of McIntyre's Farm, aka the Battle of the Bees, which occured on October 3, 1780. It is designated as a City Landmark.

Marker Information

Marker Date: 1901

Dedicated By: Mecklenburg Chapter NSDAR

Marker Text: 
In Commemoration of the McIntyre Skirmish Oct. 3 1780 
Erected by Mecklenburg Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1901

Location: The marker is currently located in the road right of way/City of Charlotte property. Parking is available in the adjacent park owned by the City of Charlotte. It is accessible to the public. 

Acknowledgement: The marker and the area around it is cleaned by Mecklenburg Chapter NSDAR every year or two/as needed. The chapter held a picnic and historic program at the marker in 2022.