Record #:

44362

Author(s):

White, Thadd

Abstract:

Taking place on February 27, 1776, the battle along Moore's Creek involved 1,66 Loyalists and 1,000 Patriots. The battlefield has been a federal site since 1926, becoming part of the National Park Service in 1933. Col. Richard Caswell led the Patriots and achieved victory, compromising Moore's Creek Bridge and successfully routing Loyalist forces as they attempted to cross.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025, p48-51, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Moores Creek National Battlefield