Battle of Coweecho River (1776 AD)
Battle of Coweecho River (Cherokee & Loyalist militia vs Patriot militia & Catawba) took place in 1776 AD during the American Revolutionary War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1776 AD
- 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: approx. 4 confirmed killed
8 wounded
13 captured13 killed
26 wounded
- Outcome: Patriot/Catawba victory
- Coordinates: 35.158°, -83.565°
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