Battle of Coweecho River (1776)

Battle of Coweecho River (Cherokee & Loyalist militia vs Patriot militia & Catawba) took place in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1776
• Date: 1776-09-19
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the American Revolutionary War
• Side A: Cherokee, Loyalist militia
• Side B: Patriot militia, Catawba
• Commanders (A): Ostenaco, Malachi Rieves (WIA)(POW), Jeremiah Huffman (WIA)(POW)
• Commanders (B): Col. Andrew Williamson, Kesegowaase
• Casualties: 4 confirmed killed 8 wounded 13 captured (Cherokee & Loyalist militia), 13 killed 26 wounded (Patriot militia & Catawba)
• Outcome: Patriot/Catawba victory
• Coordinates: 35.158°, -83.565°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Coweecho River · Wikidata entry

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