jan 18, 1781 - Skirmish at Love's Ford (Broad River)
Description:
On January 18th, a group of ten men from the 2nd Spartan Regiment of Militia led by Capt. Samuel Otterson found Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton's baggage train at Love's Ford of the Broad River. They killed "one captain," captured fourteen of the Legion dragoons and eight infantry, horses, baggage, wagons, some slaves, and other property. The militia took their booty to a blockhouse on the Pacolet River.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 18, 1781
Now
~ 244 years ago