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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Pocotaligo in Hampton County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic) |
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" The Frampton Line "
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By Mike Stroud, 2007 | |
| | | 1. " The Frampton Line " Marker | | |
Inscription. *
A large "earthwork," over 100 yards
in length was raised on this site by
General Robert E. Lee's troops
c. 1862.
This fortification was a
fall-back position from which to
defend the Charleston to Savannah
Railroad, an important supply
line for the Confederate Army.
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The rail line is located about one mile
north of this site.
Location. 32° 37.904′ N, 80° 52.323′ W. Marker is in Pocotaligo, South Carolina, in Hampton County. Marker is on Lowcountry Lane near Trask Parkway (U.S. 17). Click for map. Located at The Frampton House. Marker is in this post office area: Yemassee SC 29945, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Battle of Pocotaligo (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Robert E. Lee (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Frampton Lines (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Coosawhatchie (approx. 4.4 miles away); Coosawhatchie (approx. 4.4 miles away); Sheldon Union Academy (approx. 4.4 miles away); Ruins of Old Sheldon (approx. 4.5 miles away); Gillisonville Baptist Church (approx. 7.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Pocotaligo.
Also see . . . Charleston & Savannah RR. Gen. William T. Sherman sent part of his Union forces forward to cut the line, which would force Confederate general William Hardee to retreat and abandon Savannah. The mission failed, but sections of the railroad would be severely damaged during Sherman's subsequent 1865 Carolinas Campaign (Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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By Mike Stroud, 2008 | |
| | | 2. " The Frampton Line " Marker | | |
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By Mike Stroud, December 17, 2008 | |
| | | 3. The Frampton House , as seen from the earthworks | | |
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By Mike Stroud, December 17, 2008 | |
| | | 4. " The Frampton Line " Earthworks | | The last remaining evidence of earthworks | | |
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By Mike Stroud, December 17, 2008 | |
| | | 5. " The Frampton Line " Earthworks southside | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on January 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 302 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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