Summer Camp Marker

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Near Clinton in Laurens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Summer Camp

By Michael Sean Nix, November 7, 2008

1. Summer Camp Marker

Inscription. Even though Edward Musgrove chose to stay neutral in the Revolutionary War, his property was desirable real estate for the British. The ford across the Enoree River could provide a known crossing, the grist mill on the property could provide food for hungry soldiers, and its location provided a convenient and recognizable gathering place for the British. In an effort to gain control of communication and transportation throughout the backcountry, the British took control of the ford and the mill, setting up camp around Edward's home.

Erected by South Carolina State Park Service.

Location. 34° 35.581′ N, 81° 51.179′ W. Marker is near Clinton, South Carolina, in Laurens County. Marker is on Musgrove Mill Road (State Park Road) half a mile north of State Route 56, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, south of the Enoree River. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton SC 29325, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. No Rest for the Weary (here, next to this marker); Musgrove Mill State Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Where There's a Mill... (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); "Patriot in Petticoats" (about 600 feet away); Battle of Musgrove Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ford Country (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Hope Baptist Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Battle of Blackstock’s (approx. 4.1 miles away); Cross Keys House (approx. 5.3 miles away); Battle of Blackstock (approx. 6.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Clinton.

By Michael Sean Nix, November 7, 2008

2. Summer Camp Marker

Close up of marker text.

More about this marker. The illustration in the upper left of the marker shows tents set up for camp. The illustration is provided for the marker courtesy of the National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center Commissioned Art Collection. Text the bottom left of the marker references the illustration with the following remark: "As early as August 8, 1780, the British were sending their wounded to the home of Edward Musgrove, and by August 10, a camp had been established there. Scenes like these tents (above) would have been covering the grounds around the home of Edward Musgrove on the morning of the battle."

Also see . . .
1. Musgrove Mill State Historic Site. (Submitted on November 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. The Battle of Musgrove’s Mill. (Submitted on November 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
3. Musgrove's Mill Historic Battle Site. The battle of Musgrove’s Mill, fought on August 18, 1780, was an early American victory in the South during the Revolution. (Submitted on November 22, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

By Michael Sean Nix, November 7, 2008

3. Summer Camp Marker

Close up of map on marker. The caption reads:
1825 view of the Enoree River showing Musgrove’s ford. Gordon’s Mill Falls, located on the south side of the river, was originally Musgrove’s Mill.
Source: Robert Mills’ Atlas of South Carolina, Laurens District.

Musgrove Mill Visitor Center Photo, Click for full size

By Brian Scott, November 22, 2008

4. Musgrove Mill Visitor Center

Center Hours: 1pm-5pm M-F, 10am-5pm Sa-Su.

Credits. This page originally submitted on November 11, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 575 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.