jul 15, 1780 - Battle of Earle's Ford (McDowell's Camp)

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On July 15, Loyalist Col. Zacharias Gibbs learned that there was a Patriot force in the area. He sent a spy to infiltrate the Patriot camp, commanded by Col. Charles McDowell. The Loyalists moved across the North Pacolet river and charged into the camp, catching some of the Patriots still asleep in their tents. A Patriot counter-attack managing to drive the Loyalists away. Alternate location of Earle's Ford: Lat 35.18708, Long 82.14002.

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