Battle of Hanging Rock (1780)

Battle of Hanging Rock (Loyalist militia vs Patriot militia) took place in 1780 during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1780
• Date: 6 August 1780
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: Loyalist militia
• Side B: Patriot militia
• Commanders (A): John Carden
• Commanders (B): Thomas Sumter
• Casualties: 200 killed and wounded (Loyalist militia), 12 killed 41 wounded (Patriot militia)
• Outcome: Patriot victory
• Coordinates: 34.566°, -80.662°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Hanging Rock · Wikidata entry