Stateburg in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Beech Creek / The Civil War Ends In S.C
Battle of Beech Creek. In April 1865 Confederates formed a defensive line along the high ground above Beech Creek to oppose Brig. Gen. Edward Potter's Federals advancing through Stateburg toward Camden. S.C. militia, the 9th Ky. Mounted Infantry, and the 1st Ky. "Orphan" Brigade fought off repeated Federal attacks in almost daily fighting between April 11th and 15th.
The Civil War Ends In S.C. A full Federal assault on April 15th pushed the Confederates back but the line held, forcing Potter to bypass the position. He briefly occupied Camden, but returned on April 19th. The 25th Ohio Infantry, 157th N.Y. Infantry, and 4th Mass. Cavalry charged across Beech Creek and drove the 53rd Ala. Partisan Rangers and 11th Ga. Cavalry from the line in the last action of the war in S.C.
Erected 1997 by Beech Creek Historical Association and Sumter County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 43-30.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1865.
Location. 33° 58.328′ N, 80° 32.4′ W. Marker is in Stateburg, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Marker is on Raccoon Road (State Highway 43-29) near North Kings Highway (State Highway 261), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sumter SC 29154, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. High Hills Baptist Church (approx. one mile away); Church of the Holy Cross (approx. 1.4 miles away); Church of the Holy Cross Stateburg / Holy Cross Churchyard (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Church of the Holy Cross (approx. 1.4 miles away); Joel Roberts Poinsett (approx. 1.4 miles away); General Thomas Sumter Grave (approx. 1.6 miles away); Thomas Sumter (approx. 1.6 miles away); Battle of Stateburg (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stateburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. More nearby action
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,750 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.