mar 2, 1781 - Skirmish at Fort Williams (Mud Lick Creek)
Description:
Patriot Col.Roebuck devised a plan to lure the Loyalists out of Williams Fort on Mud Lick Creek. Lt Col Henry White's 150 SC rifleman drew the British out of the fort into an ambush. The battled lasted over an hour during which the Patriots took the fort but the British regained possession in the end result.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 2, 1781
Now
~ 244 years ago