NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
We were on the way to our next camp and saw this sign. We have time, let’s check it out.
Moore’s Creek. Pulling in I assumed this would be a Civil War site but turns out it was a key battle in the revolutionary war. This battle ended the hopes of Great Britain to regain a foothold in North Carolina.
On February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across Moore’s Creek Bridge. They yelled “King George and Broadswords!” as they charged. Unfortunately for them they charged into an ambush. Swords do not match up well with muskets and cannons. The loyalists included a number of Scottish Highlander’s. This battle marked the last broad sword charge for this famous group of warriors. This was the first significant victory for Patriot forces.
THANKS FOR VISITING, STEVE