The battle was essentially a trap, an ambush by the Patriots to
destroy a group of Loyalist troops trying to cross Moores Creek.
With a decoy camp on the Loyalists' side of the river, the
Patriots drew the Loyalists across the river and into what can
only be described as a kill zone - a semicircular entrenchment
surrounding the bridge. Just to slow the troops and cause
confusion, the Patriots had removed a section of planks from the
bridge, leaving only the girders, which they had greased. Moores
Creek Bridge Eat lead, Loyalists! A swivel cannon covering the
ground just past the bridge. The Patriots also had a cannon and
1,000 men to counter the Loyalists' 1,600. While the focus is on
the history and the battle at this particular site, there is a
stunning natural heritage there, too, that goes overlooked.
Indeed, the volunteer I talked to there had no interest in it
whatsoever. He had never even heard of a tufted titmouse. I told
him there was one right outside! There are tall trees and a
swamp environment th