nov 13, 1781 - Moore's Surprise (Rowe's Plantation)
Description:
A detachment of Patriot Militia under Major John Moore was surprised and routed by Loyalist militia under Major William "Bloody Bill" Cunningham. Major Moore and his small patrol attacked the Loyalists and drove them out of their camp, but Major Cunningham's men returned a heavy fire from the nearby swamp. Major Moore's men could not stand up under the accurate fire and scattered. He had four men killed and eight men wounded.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 13, 1781
Now
~ 244 years ago