Battle of Lindley's Fort

Not to be confused with the 1781 Battle of Lindley's Mill in North Carolina.

Southern theater 1775–79

Gunpowder Incident Kemp's Landing Snow Campaign Savage's Old Fields Great Bridge Norfolk Moore's Creek Bridge Rice Boats Sullivan's Island Lindley's Fort Thomas Creek Frederica Alligator Bridge 1st Savannah Beaufort Kettle Creek Brier Creek Stono Ferry 2nd Savannah

The Battle of Lindley's Fort (July 15, 1776) 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.

Battle of Lindley's Fort

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