Daniel Morgan: Timeline

1736   Born

1781   American Revolutionary War American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War , also known as the American War of Independence, was a war between... 

: Americans under Daniel Morgan defeat British forces at the Battle of Cowpens.

1784   The North Carolina General Assembly North Carolina General Assembly

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 incorporates the town of Morgansborough, named for Daniel Morgan. The town is designated as the county seat for Burke County, North Carolina North Carolina

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 and is subsequently renamed Morgantown, which is later shortened to Morganton.