Battle of Rocky Mount (jul 30, 1780 – aug 1, 1780)
Description:
The British had a post at Rocky Mount, a strong position on the summit of a small hill of present-day Great Falls. It included two log houses with a frame building loop-holed for defense, surrounded by a ditch and abatis. Lt. Col. George Turnbull had about 300 Provincials and Loyalists to defend the post. Col. Sumter moved against Rocky Mount on Sunday morning, July 30th. Three attempts were made to penetrate the abatis and several to fire bomb the Log house but weather turned and rain defeated the attempt at which point Col Sumter withdrew.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 30, 1780
aug 1, 1780
~ 2 days