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Huck’s Defeat

Huck’s Defeat, also known as the Battle of Williamson’s Plantation, took place on July 12, 1780, near McConnells SC.  Although a brief skirmish, the battle was important as it was one of the first battles of the Southern Campaign to be won by Patriot Militia. The Battle of Huck’s Defeat was…Continue reading “Huck’s Defeat”

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