Two Guns of Captain Felder - Orangeburg, SC
N 33° 29.418 W 080° 51.830
17S E 512649 N 3705652
Located in a small city square.
Waymark Code: WM9PBD
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2010
Views: 2
The Two Old Guns of Captain Henry Felder
The setting was the small village of Orangeburgh, May 11, 1781. Cannons roared a a vital sequence of the American-British Revolution took place within the boundaries of the Orangehurgh District.
The two old cannons before you played a vital part in making the Orangeburgh District free of British Tyranny and alive with the American freedo we enjoy today.
Under the command of General Sumter, Capt Henry Felder's Militia Company included seven of Capt Felder's cons guided Sumter's troops by way of the Belleville Road down Russell Street and into the Orangeburgh village. Firing cannons along the way, Capt Felder's troops defeated the British Militia and gained control of the Orangeburgh post.
These cannons were Capt Henry Felder's pride and joy. For many years there could be seen, plainly cut, on these old guns 'HF' on one and 'H Felder 1781' on the other.
Felder was a staunch, patriotic man who brought love of liberty from his native wiss land. He spoke of his fatherland with pride and was willing to risk all, rather than submit to the tyrannies of the British. Nearing the end of the Revolution Capt Felder was killed by British tories while defending his home. He is gone, but to this day, the freedom he fought and died for in the village of Orangeburgh lives within us all.
By: Kelly HS Felder
May 11, 1989
What type of artillery is this?: cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US
Date artillery was in use: 05/11/1781
Date artillery was placed on display: 05/11/1989
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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