Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Washington Light Infantry Monument
Photographed By Brian Scott, May 12, 2010
1. Washington Light Infantry Monument Marker
The Washington Light Infantry
Of Charleston S.C.
L.M. Hatch. Capt
April. 1856
Cowpens Chapter D.A.R.
1936
Erected 1856 by Washington Light Infantry of Charleston S.C.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1856.
Location. 35° 8.043′ N, 81° 48.85′ W. Marker is in Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker can be reached from Chesnee Highway (U.S. 211). Marker is on the grounds of the Cowpens National Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney SC 29341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Washington Light Infantry Monument (here, next to this marker); Double Envelopment (within shouting distance of this marker); A Race for the Grasshopper (within shouting distance of this marker); The Continental Army at Cowpens (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Howard's Misunderstood Order (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Let 'em Get Within Killin' Distance
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Also see . . .
1. The Washington Light Infantry. The Washington Light Infantry (WLI), organized in 1807, is one of the nation's oldest militia units. (Submitted on July 2, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Washington Light Infantry. The Washington Light Infantry is a military and social organization located in Charleston, South Carolina. (Submitted on July 2, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Cowpens National Battlefield, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 30, 2019.)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, April 4, 2014
2. Washington Light Infantry Monument Marker Inscription
Inscription at left bottom of Monuments base
Washington Light Infantry
C__RT, Lewis M. Hatch,
Erected this April 1856.
Washington Light Infantry
C__RT, Lewis M. Hatch,
Erected this April 1856.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 25, 2008
3. Washington Light Infantry Monument Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 25, 2008
4. Washington Light Infantry Monument Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, April 4, 2014
5. Washington Light Infantry Monument Marker
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, May 28, 2019
6. Washington Light Infantry Monument with the marker at it base.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 25, 2008
7. Washington Light Infantry Monument Marker
The Washington Light Infantry of Charleston, South Carolina, erected this monument in 1856 near the final stages of the Battle of Cowpens to commemorate the important American victory here. Though the years have changed much of the monument's original appearance, it stands today as the earliest testament to the valor of the Patriot Army at the Cowpens.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,915 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on November 7, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on July 2, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 6. submitted on August 30, 2019. 7. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
