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| Fort Watson Monument - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Landmark |
| Period | 1950 |
| HSP Style | Landmark |
| Construction | Stone |
| Original Use | Landmark |
| Present Use | Landmark |
Historical Significance:
"General Francis Marion and Colonel Henry Lee and their militia captured British Fort Watson on April 23, 1781 with the use of the Maham tower. This capture secured the Santee River crossing and path so that the British could not re-supply Camden, which led to the British loss in the South Carolina backcountry." (Wording from Elizabeth Peyre Richardson Manning Chapter, NSDAR, Historic Property form.)
Acknowledgements: The Elizabeth Peyre Richardson Manning Chapter, NSDAR, is currently raising funds to restore this Landmark.
Form Submitted By: Elizabeth Peyre Richardson Manning Chapter, NSDAR 10/24/2012
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
- County Historical Commission
- City Landmark
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: South Carolina
- Marker Date: 1950
- Marker Text: One of the British posts in South Carolina. Located on this Indian Mound. Besieged April 15-23, 1781 by use of Maham's tower, Francis Marion Forced the British to surrender and secured for his men badly needed ammunition and supplies.
Funded By:
The Elizabeth Peye Richardson Chapter, NSDAR is raising funds to restore the landmark.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Public Fee: None
- Public Hours: Daylight hours
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
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