SCHM 35-24 Greene's Encampment/Sherman's March - Cheraw, SC, USA
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Dual sided SC Historical Marker 35-24, on US 1 just south of Cheraw, SC gives a Revolutionary War and a US Civil War history lesson.
Waymark Code: WMV8YY
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2017
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Text of one side:
"During December 1780, Major General Nathanael Greene, commander of the Southern Army, brought a number of troops to a "camp of repose" near this spot. Here he hoped for abundant food and improvement of strength, discipline, and spirit of his men. Greene departed camp on January 28, 1781, to resume active campaigning against the British.
Erected by Marlboro County Historic Preservation Commission"
Second side text:
"Units of the Union Army under Maj. Gen. Wm. T. Sherman crossed the Pee Dee River near here during March 1865, leaving Cheraw for N.C. The 17th Corps advanced to and occupied Bennettsville; the 15th Corps marched about four miles and camped at Harrington´s Plantation; the 14th and 20th Corps crossed the river several miles north of here at Pegues´ Crossing.
Erected by Marlboro County Historic Preservation Commission"
Marker Name: Greene's Encampment/Sherman's March
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Historic Site
Marker number: SCHM 35-24
County: Marlboro
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