1686 Spanish Invasion of South Carolina

1686 Spanish Invasion of South Carolina

Map of South Carolina coast from the 1711 Crisp Map, Paul Grimball's name is listed among the prominent families on Edisto, where his home was burned
DateAugust 1686
Location
Stuart's Town, Port Royale Island, Province of Carolina
32°24′57″N 80°41′20″W / 32.4157°N 80.6890°W / 32.4157; -80.6890
Result Burning of Stuart's Town, SC & subsequent Spanish withdrawal
Belligerents
Province of Carolina
Yamasee		 Spanish Florida
Timucua
Commanders and leaders
Paul Grimball Capt. Tomás de León
Strength
~10-25 local militia
~2-4 wall guns
~2-3 swivel guns		 3 galleys
~100 spanish soldiers
~50 native soldiers
~3-6 swivel guns
Casualties and losses
~10-20 killed minimal losses

The 1686 Spanish Invasion of South Carolina was a conflict between Spanish Florida and the Province of Carolina and their native allies. The Spanish excursion into Carolina culminated with the destruction of Stuart's Town, and the destruction and looting of the surrounding area of Beaufort, South Carolina.

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