apr 8, 1781 - Skirmish at Barton's Post (Red Hill Plantation)
Description:
The day after Four Holes Swamp, Col. William Harden’s subordinate Major John Cooper (formerly one of Marion’s men), assaulted Barton’s Post, while Col. Harden and the rest of the men went to Pocotaligo Road. Some firing was exchanged, and Capt. John Barton, having lost three men and himself wounded, finally surrendered.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 8, 1781
Now
~ 244 years ago