Charlotte’s ‘Hornets’ Nest’ Nickname Stems From Revolutionary War Legend
By
Brandon Plotnick
1d agoen
Source
Kiss 95.1Charlotte’s ‘Hornets’ Nest’ Nickname Stems From Revolutionary War Legendkiss951.comCharlotte earned its “Hornets’ Nest” nickname from a Revolutionary War tale. British Gen. Lord Cornwallis supposedly called the area a “hornets’ nest of rebellion” after meeting stiff resistance from local... The post Charlotte’s ‘Hornets’ Nest’ Nickname Stems From Revolutionary War Legend appeared first on Kiss 95.1 .
You might also wanna read
Prince William’s surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book
Fox News·3d ago
US diplomat wants to turn Taiwan into hornets nest of drones
shanghaisun.com·5d ago
Historians debate whether North Carolina's 'Mecklenburg Declaration' preceded and influenced Jefferson's Declaration of Independence
This article explores the historical controversy surrounding North Carolina's "Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence," which some claim wa
carolinajournal.com·4d ago
The Forgotten Brits Who Lived Among the Cherokee
Radio Free·5d ago
New DNA Tech Identifies Soldier Killed in America's Revolution in 1780
Slashdot·3d ago
Anonymous Wild Hornets spokesperson calls drone swarms 'a fun legend and a scam mechanism' as he defends the critical importance of 3D printers in warfare
TechRadar·14h ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.