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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFH2_powder-magazine_Camden-SC.html
This structure was built in 1777 under the direction of Joseph Kershaw for the state of South Carolina. A storage facility for ammunition, the magazine had a vaulted roof, 48 inch walls, and supporting butteresses and pillars. Although local patri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFH1_the-loyalists_Camden-SC.html
Many Americans opposed the Revolutionary movement, preferring to remain under British rule. These colonists called themselves "Loyalists". The Revolutionaries called them "Tories"or the "disaffected".
When fighting began, state officials ordere…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFH0_southeast-redoubt_Camden-SC.html
This reconstructed small fort, guarding the southeastern approaches to Camden, was one of a ring of redoubts surrounding the fortified town. Typical of eighteenth century field fortifications, this redoubt used a combination of moat, earthen parap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFGZ_josheph-kershaw-1728-1791_Camden-SC.html
A native of England, Joseph Kershaw came to South Carolina about 1755 and had moved to Camden (then called Pine Tree Hill) by 1758, where he established a store.
As a member of the colonial legislator, Kershaw promoted Camden's development and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFGX_kershaw-house_Camden-SC.html
This Georgian Mansion overlooking Camden was originally built c.1775-1780 by Joseph Kershaw. A wealthy merchant and leading citizen, Kershaw modeled his residence after the William Washington house in Charleston. During the British occupation of 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9HM_camp-welfare_Camden-SC.html
[Front]This camp ground, described by one journalist as "picturesque, rugged, simple, with an overhanging air of festivity," has hosted an annual camp meeting since 1876; slaves had worshipped here before the Civil War. The site was purchased in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM78R_battle-of-camden_Camden-SC.html
Near here on August 16, 1780, an American army under General Gates was defeated by British forces commanded by Lord Cornwallis. Major General Baron de Kalb was mortally wounded in this battle.
British Troops EngagedTarleton's Legion, Twenty-th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFW_baron-dekalb_Camden-SC.html
Baron DeKalb mortally wounded on this spot at Battle of Camden, Aug. 16, 1780.