Question: What was the first American Revolutionary War battle fought in North Carolina?
Answer: The Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge was fought and won on Feb. 27, 1776. Located about 20 miles north of Wilmington, it was the first American Revolutionary War battle to take place in North Carolina and is considered the first decisive American victory south of New England. More than 40 battles and skirmishes were fought in and around Wilmington during the war.
