Battle of Lindley's Fort

The Battle of Lindley's Fort was part of a campaign by Loyalist and Cherokee forces to gain control over the South Carolina backcountry from Patriot forces early in the American Revolutionary War. The Cherokees were involved because ongoing encroachment of their territory in the area had led them to take up arms. These activities prompted settlers to seek refuge at Lindley's Fort in present-day Laurens County. A joint force of Cherokee and Loyalists adorned with Indian warpaint descended on the fort one day after about 150 militiamen arrived at the stockade fort. The defenders repulsed the attackers, and when they withdrew, made a sortie and pursued them. Two Loyalists were killed and 13 taken prisoner.

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1776  Wikidata
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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1775	Battle of Great Cane Brake	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1776	Battle of Lindley's Fort	United States, Kingdom of Great Britain, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1776	Battle of Lindley's Fort	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1780	Battle of Musgrove Mill	United States, battle, Kingdom of Great Britain	Wikidata