Photos by CBellH47 : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

It is dreamlike scenery. It is wonder and wonder!!

I have relatives who served in the engagement at Moore's Creek against the Loyalist Militia:

• William Darden
• Luke Thomas (married Susannah Darden, sister of William Darden)

It's actually a mountain called Harischandragad. It was used as a natural fortress by an Indian king Shivaji while fighting the British.

Note from Peggy:

"The Patriots took up the decking of the bridge and left the poles across the stream but greased them so the Loyalists could not cross the creek."

Thanks. I remember reading that. Those were some smart guys!!

Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge February 27, 1776 These earthworks were added artificially in the 1930s according to one web site. I suspect the cannon was added too. I don't knw how authentic this all is.

Imaged July 27, 2000 by Charles Bell

This is so beautiful. Who would ever want to go anywhere but here?

Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge February 27, 1776 The tomb of Private John Grady, a Patriot and a Whig. The first to fall in battle in North Carolina during the American Revolution.

HERE LIETH THE REMAINS OF PRIVATE JOHN GRADY OF DUPLIN COUNTY WHO FELL BRAVELY FOR HIS COUNTRY: - THE FIRST MARTYR IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND THE ONLY WHIG KILLED IN THIS BATTLE.

Imaged July 27, 2000 by Charles Bell

Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge February 27, 1776 Looking down the walking trail toward the bridge.

Imaged July 27, 2000 by Charles Bell

I took the top down at lunch today and went cruisin down the road to an old civil war fort called Fort Coburn.

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I've been working on my scope and setup for a number of years now.