Near Fort Mill in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Revolution in the Backcountry/ Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
1. The Revolution in the Backcountry Marker
Inscription.
The Revolution in the Backcountry/ Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch. . [Marker Front]:
The Revolution in the Backcountry. After British forces took Charleston in May 1780, they set up outposts in the backcountry and attempted to control the state by encouraging Loyalists. Backcountry Patriots organized a resistance in response, with an important camp ½ mi. E at Clems Branch of Sugar Creek, on the wagon road from Camden to Charlotte., [Marker Reverse]:
Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch. In June 1780 Col. Thomas Sumter’s troops were among the few organized Patriot units in S.C. The camp at Clems Branch gave him a strategic location, water, and forage while reinforcements joined him in late June and early July. Sumter’s troops would play a major role in several Patriot victories in 1780 and 1781.
[Marker Front]:
The Revolution in the Backcountry
After British forces took Charleston in May 1780, they set up outposts in the backcountry and attempted to control the state by encouraging Loyalists. Backcountry Patriots organized a resistance in response, with an important camp ½ mi. E at Clems Branch of Sugar Creek, on the wagon road from Camden to Charlotte.
[Marker Reverse]:
Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch
In June 1780 Col. Thomas Sumter’s troops were among the few organized Patriot units in S.C. The camp at Clems Branch gave him a strategic location, water, and forage while reinforcements joined him in late June and early July. Sumter’s troops would play a major role in several Patriot victories in 1780 and 1781.
Erected 2006 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 29-28.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1780.
Location. 35° 1.566′ N, 80° 52.248′ W. Marker is near Fort Mill, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is on Harrisburg Road (State Highway 29-64) 0.1 miles south of Hidden Creek Court, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Mill SC 29707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
2. Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch Marker
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
3. The Revolution in the Backcountry/ Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,736 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
