Battle of Black Mingo
| Battle of Black Mingo | |||||||
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| Part of the American Revolutionary War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Patriot militia | Loyalist militia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Francis Marion | John Coming Ball | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 50+ | 50+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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2 killed 8 wounded |
3 killed 13 wounded | ||||||
The Battle of Black Mingo was a skirmish during the American Revolution. It took place in September 29, 1780 in the vicinity of Dollard's Tavern (also known as Red House) at Willtown near Rhems, South Carolina. General Francis Marion leading Revolutionary forces attacked and scattered a contingent of Loyalist troops that had been left to secure the region by British Colonel Banastre Tarleton after his destructive march through the area.
The Loyalists, under Colonel John Coming Ball, were driven into Black Mingo swamp after suffering significant casualties.
“Mingo” is a Chickasaw word for “chief.”