Battle of Fishing Creek

The Battle of Fishing Creek, also called the Battle of Catawba Ford, was an American Revolutionary War battle fought on August 18, 1780, between American and British forces including the 71st Foot. It was fought near the junction of Fishing Creek and the Catawba River in South Carolina. British forces under Banastre Tarleton surprised the militia company of Thomas Sumter, killing a significant number, taking about 300 captives, and very nearly capturing Sumter, who some say was asleep at the time of the attack.

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Location: 34.635, -80.9058, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1780 Battle of Fishing Creek

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1780 Battle of Waxhaws

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1780 Battle of Rocky Mount

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1780 Battle of Hanging Rock

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1780 Battle of Wahab's Plantation

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1780	Battle of Waxhaws	United States, Kingdom of Great Britain, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1780	Battle of Rocky Mount	United States, Kingdom of Great Britain, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1780	Battle of Hanging Rock	United States, Kingdom of Great Britain, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1780	Battle of Fishing Creek	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1780	Battle of Wahab's Plantation	battle	Wikidata