Battle of the House in the Horseshoe 1781
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 29 July 1781 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1781 | 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 | 35.3100, -79.4800 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the House in the Horseshoe was a minor engagement of the American Revolutionary War fought between Loyalist militia under the command of David Fanning and Patriot militia under the command of Phillip Alston, the owner of the House in the Horseshoe. The battle, which took place on either July 29 or August 5, 1781 (with July 29 being the most accepted date), ended in a victory for the Loyalists. The surrender terms between the combatants were negotiated by Alston's wife on behalf of the Patriots, and by Fanning for the Loyalists.
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