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Ninety-Six in the Revolutionary Clash and Name Origin
Colonial Ninety-Six in South Carolina served as a Tory stronghold with Patriot forces clashing for three days in November 1775 before Tory defeat in December. The town’s name reportedly derives from a belief it lay 96 miles from Fort Prince George, mismeasured at 65 miles. Hollywood note: Peter Seleris named for Fu Manchu role under Zev Braun.
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Ninety-Six
South Carolina
Fort Prince George
World Almanac
Hollywood
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Peter Seleris
Zev Braun