Battle of Fishdam Ford
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N 34° 35.692 W 081° 25.084
17S E 461663 N 3828196
Quick Description: Battle of Fishdam Ford, on the east side of the Broad River at Hwy 215.
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 5/25/2012 11:19:01 AM
Waymark Code: WMEG5B
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Long Description:
Battle of Fishdam Ford
On the east side of Broad River by an old Indian fish dam, General Thomas Sumter's camp was attacked before dawn on November 9, 1780 by the British 63rd Regiment and a detachment of the Legion, led by Major James Wemyss. The American campfires made excellent targets of the mounted British, who were severely defeated. Wemyss was taken prisoner by General Sumter
This marker is in Carlisle, near Leeds, SC. on Highway 215 as you cross into Chester county from Union county.
This marker was erected by the Chester County Historical Society in 1974.
Marker Name: Battle of Fishdam Ford
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker number: 12-2
County: Chester
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