Buford's Bloody Battleground
N 34° 44.654 W 080° 37.567
17S E 534223 N 3844743
This marker is located along the road to inform travelers about Buford's bloodiest battle.
Waymark Code: WM5FAB
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2008
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Col. Buford's 11th Virginia Regiment and a detachment of Washington's cavalry, retreating after the fall of Charles Town, were attacked by Col. Tarleton, May 29, 1780, at the site of the monument 955 feet southwest. The American loss was 113 killed, 150 wounded, 53 made prisoners; the British, 5 killed, 14 wounded. In that grave lie many of Col. Buford's Men.
Marker Name: Buford's Bloody Battleground
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker number: 29-2
County: Lancaster
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