Old Courthouse Square, 1780
N 33° 29.435 W 080° 52.059
17S E 512294 N 3705683
Located along US 178 in Orangeburg.
Waymark Code: WM94DW
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2010
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In 1780 the courthouse and jail of Orangeburg district occupied this squre. They were used by the British for a military post. The post was chaptured by Gen Sumter, May 11, 1781; reoccupied by the British in June; abandoned and buildings destroyed in July.
Marker Name: Courthouse Square
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Historic Site
County: Orangeburg
Marker number: Not listed
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