Buford's Massacre
N 34° 44.500 W 080° 37.571
17S E 534218 N 3844459
This area has been setup to mark the bloodiest battle in Buford's history.
Waymark Code: WM5FAG
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2008
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May 29, 1780
On this site, Col. Abraham Buford's force of about 350 American patriots, while returning to Hillsborough, NC, following the fall of Charles Town, were overtaken by British troops commanded by Col. Banastre Tarleton. It is historically told that the patriots' white flag of surrender was disregarded as Tarleton's forces massacred the Americans.
113 patriots killed and buried here in mass graves, 150 wounded, most of whom died within a few days, 53 captured, and only a few escaped on horse back. From this battle came the war cry "Remember Tarleton's Quater."
This monument is dedicated to the honored memory of the men who fought and died for our independence, this 29th day of May 2005, the 225th anniversary of the battle.
Name of Battle:
Buford's Massacre
Battle of Waxhaws
Name of War: Revolutionary War
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 05/18/1780
Date of Battle (End): 05/29/1780
Parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.