13 juill. 1780 - Skirmish at Gowen's Old Fort
Description:
On July 13 , Col. John Jones was leading a force of Georgia Patriot militia. They were going to join Col. Charles McDowell in North carolina. On the way, the militia surrounded and attacked a Loyalist camp at Gowen's Old Fort. The Loyalists were pursuing Col. John Thomas's militia force. The Loyalists were forced to surrender without any serious resistance.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
13 juill. 1780
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 245 ans