Battle of Blackstock's Farm
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The Battle of Blackstock's Farm, an encounter of the American Revolutionary War, took place in what today is Union County, South Carolina, a few miles from Cross Anchor, on November 20, 1780.
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Battle of Blackstock's Farm (also called Blackstock's Plantation, Blackstock's Hill, and Blackstocks) | |||||||
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Part of the American Revolutionary War | |||||||
Blackstock Battle Memorial | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Patriot militia | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Banastre Tarleton | Thomas Sumter + | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
270 regulars and militia | 1,000 militia | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
51-167 killed and wounded[1][2] |
3 killed 4 wounded 50 captured[3] |
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Quick Facts Location, Area ...
Battle of Blackstock's Historic Site | |
Location | West of Union off South Carolina Highway 49, near Union, South Carolina |
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Area | 540 acres (220 ha) |
Built | 1780 (1780) |
NRHP reference No. | 74001885[4] |
Added to NRHP | December 16, 1974 |
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