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Today in History: Patriot Victory at Moore's Creek Bridge Arrests 850 Loyalists

2/27/2026

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On February 27, 1776, the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge marked a significant Patriot victory in the American Revolutionary War. North Carolina militia defeated British forces, leading to the arrest of 850 Loyalists in the aftermath. This triumph bolstered support for independence, occurring just months before the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

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On February 27, 1776, the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge marked a significant Patriot victory in the American Revolutionary War. North Carolina militia defeated British forces, leading to the arrest of 850 Loyalists in the aftermath. This triumph bolstered support for independence, occurring just months before the Declaration of Independence was adopted.