jul 17, 1781 - Skirmish at Quinby Bridge (Quinby's Plantation)
Description:
British troops, while falling back on Charles Town after abandoning their positions at Moncks Corner, beat off an attack by Patriot cavalry at the Quinby bridge. Patriots included Sumter, Marion, and Lee. British 19th Regiment of Foot, led by Lt. Col. John Coates. This action occured aftre Coates burned the Biggin Church.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 17, 1781
Now
~ 243 years ago