Battle of Black Mingo 1780
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 September 1780 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1780 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Revolutionary War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.6167, -79.4333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Black Mingo was a skirmish during the American Revolution. It took place in September 29, 1780 in the vicinity of Dollard's Tavern (also known as Red House) at Willtown near Rhems, South Carolina.
General Francis Marion leading Revolutionary forces attacked and scattered a contingent of Loyalist troops that had been left to secure the region by British Colonel Banastre Tarleton after his destructive march through the area.
The Loyalists, under Colonel John Coming Ball, were driven into Black Mingo swamp after suffering significant casualties.
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