A bridge, a village, a ford and a swamp were Bladen’s battlefields
Without David Fanning and James Craig, 1781 likely would have been a tense, but quiet year in Southeastern North Carolina. The Battle of Tory Hole would never have happened; the engagement at Brown Marsh would likely never have occurred. Livingston’s Creek and Hammond’s Bridge wouldn’t be remembered by anyone except residents of the Carver’s Creek community. A dozen or more smaller skirmishes arguably would never have happened, either.for more click here
