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oct 9, 1780 - Skirmish on Black River Road

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BG Marion began the first of several attacks against the British in Georgetown. The advance party of Lt Col Horry engaged Maj Micajah Gainey's Tories about two miles from town in a running skirmish. When BG Marion entered Georgetown, the Loyalist were well fortified in a redoubt around the brick jail. BG Marion determined the fortificaton to strong and reteated.

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oct 9, 1780
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~ 244 years ago