House in the Horseshoe

The House in the Horseshoe, built in 1772 for Philip Alston, a plantation owner, gained historical significance during the American Revolution when it became the site of a pivotal skirmish in 1781. Loyalists, led by David Fanning, attacked the House, leading to a day-long standoff. The house still has holes in its exterior from where musket balls hit the structure during the skirmish (we thought that was pretty cool when we visited). The nickname “House in the Horseshoe” comes from where the house is situated on the Deep River. The House was purchased by the Moore County Historical Association in 1954, and it became a North Carolina Historic Site in 1971. The House in the Horseshoe offers visitors a glimpse into the events that surrounded the skirmish on its property and the broader challenges faced by North Carolinians during the Revolutionary War.

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House in the Horseshoe Website

House in the Horseshoe Facebook

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