oct 30, 1780 - Skirmish at Bear Swamp
Description:
Patriots under Col Brown and others were camped in the Bear Swamp between Drowning Creek and Little Pee Dee River. Tories commanded by Capt Barfield attempted to sneak into the camp. Discovered by a sentinel, a skirmish followed forcing the Tories to retreat.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 30, 1780
Now
~ 244 years ago