Anson County Regiment

The Anson County Regiment was authorized on September 9, 1775 by the Third North Carolina Provincial Congress. The regiment was engaged in battles and skirmishes against the British and Cherokee during the American Revolution in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia between 1776 and 1781. It was active until the end of the war.

Known officers

The commanders/Colonels were:

When the British invaded North Carolina in September 1780 and February 1781, Colonel Thomas Wade went to Virginia to avoid capture. After Lord Cornwallis left North Carolina in May 1781, he returned to Anson County. There was a constant threat from Loyalist Colonel David Fanning in the county and very active until 1782.

Known engagements

Known engagements of the Anson County Regiment include:

February 27, 1776, Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
August 1 to November 1, 1776, Cherokee Expedition 1776
March 3, 1779, Briar Creek, Georgia
April 14, 1780, Battle of Monck's Corner #1, South Carolina
March 28 to May 12, 1780, Siege of Charleston 1780. South Carolina
July 21, 1780, Battle of Colson's Mill
August 16, 1780, Battle of Camden, South Carolina
September 9, 1780, Anson County
September 26, 1780, Battle of Charlotte
March 15, 1780, Battle of Guilford Court House
March 31, 1781, Cole's Bridge #2
August 3, 1781, Piney Bottom Creek
August 4, 1781, Beatti's Bridge
August 9, 1781, Richmond & Cumberland Counties
August 28, 1781, Fanning's Mill
September 1, 1781, Little Raft Swamp
September 8, 1781, Battle of Eutaw Springs, South Carolina
September 13, 1781, Battle of Lindley's Mill
October 15, 1781, Raft Swamp
November 15, 1781, Brick House