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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22QY_monument-to-kershaw-countys-confederate-dead_Camden-SC.html
In 1883, the Ladies Memorial Association of Camden unveiled this monument dedicated to Kershaw County's Confederate War dead. Confederate General John Doby Kennedy of Camden laid the cornerstone with a Masonic trowel once used by Revolutionary War…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22QW_monument-to-lt-col-james-polk-dickinson_Camden-SC.html
Lt. Col. James Polk Dickinson (1816-1847) was born in Camden. He studied law and served in the State Legislature from 1842-1848. Contemporary accounts described him as "proud, high spirited, and restive under control." He was also known for his "p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22MS_northwest-redoubt_Camden-SC.html
In 1780 - 81, the British built a series of small forts or redoubts to serve as an outer line of defense for their headquarters at Camden. They were well fortified with troops and artillery, making Camden relatively impenetrable to attack by the C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22ML_southwest-redoubt_Camden-SC.html
In 1780 - 81, the British built a series of small forts or redoubts to serve as an outer line of defense for their headquarters at Camden. They were well fortified with troops and artillery, making Camden relatively impenetrable to attack by the C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CC8_forced-to-retreat_Camden-SC.html
With the British troops holding the summit of Hobkirk's Hill and his own army in disorder, Greene decided to retreat. In the confusion of battle, some of the American soldiers managed to carry off the army's artillery, preventing its capture by th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1690_donald-truesdell-memorial_Camden-SC.html
Donald Leroy TruesdellAug. 26. 1906Sept. 21, 1993Medal of Honor RecipientPlace/Citation: Costancia,Northern Nicaragua 1932Truesdell, serving in Nicaragua as second in command of a guardia national patrol, was sent out on mission with orders to mak…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10ZN_monroe-boykin-park_Camden-SC.html
(Front) In the 1798 city plan, this five-acre park was laid out as a public square. In 1900 the Seaboard Air Line Railway built a passenger depot next to it, on the SW corner of Chesnut & Gordon Sts. The city beautified the square to welcome v…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10IF_tillers-ferry_Bethune-SC.html
(Front) In 1760 Joseph Tiller received a grant for 100 acres on Lynches River, including this crossroads. James Tiller operated a ferry across the river 1 mi. N before 1806. He operated a toll bridge near the ferry, on the Stagecoach or Camden…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10IC_the-bishop-davis-house_Camden-SC.html
This Charleston Single House was built about 1817 by William Daniel(B. 1775 ~ D. 1828), a planter and owner of farm property at White Oak Creek about halfway between Camden and Liberty Hill. His vault type tomb is located there. In 1837 the house …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYW5_revolutionary-war-memorial_Camden-SC.html
This memorial is dedicated to American Revolutionary War heroes who were patriots of the Old Camden District ? Markers are for Patriots buried in graves known and unknown ? Patriots in marked graves in Quaker Cemetery are: Surgeon Isaac Alexander,…
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