The 2nd Rowan County Regiment's initial assignment was to march to the coast of North Carolina to support the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge.

The regiment marched to Cross Creek and found out that they were too late for the battle, so they turned around and headed home.

McDowell's station was located at Quaker Meadows along the upper Catawba River in western Rowan County, near present-day Morganton.

Ten men from the regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel Charles McDowell, defended 120 local settlers from attack by the Cherokee.

[1] Senior officers of the reconstituted 2nd Rowan County Regiment (May 1, 1782-end of war) include:[1] Known captains are listed below:[1]