| Wayne County Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1779-1783 |
| Allegiance |  North Carolina |
| Branch | North Carolina militia |
| Type | Militia |
| Engagements | Battle of Camden, Battle of Cowpens, Battle of Guilford Courthouse |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Benjamin Exum Col. John Sheppard |
The Wayne County Regiment was a unit of the North Carolina militia that served during the American Revolution. The North Carolina General Assembly created Wayne County and its regiment of militia out of part of Dobbs County and its regiment of militia on November 2, 1779. The officers were appointed and commissioned by the governor of North Carolina. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war.[1]
- ^ Lewis, J.D. "Wayne County Regiment". The American Revolution in North Carolina. Retrieved April 6, 2019.