Near Dinkin’s Mill in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill Marker

Inscription. (Front text)
Following the battle of Boykin’s Mill on April 18, 1865, Federal troops commanded by Brig. Gen. Edward E. Potter advanced south to Middleton’s Depot, on the Wilmington & Manchester R.R. below Stateburg. Here, on April 19, they attacked and attempted to flank a Confederate force commanded by Maj. Gen. P.M.B. Young which defended this crossing.

(Reverse text)
The 25th Ohio Inf. and 157th N.Y. Inf., supported by the 102nd U.S. Colored Troops, skirmished with the 1st Ky. Brigade (Cav.), 53rd Ala. Partisan Rangers, 11th Ga. Cav., Hamilton’s Arty., and S.C. militia. After slight losses on both sides most of the Confederate force withdrew towards Beech Creek.

Erected 2002 by The Sumter County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 43-33.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1928.

Location. 34° 2.524′ N, 80° 32.132′ W. Marker is near Dinkin’s Mill, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Marker is at the intersection of North Kings Highway (State Highway 261) and Dinkin's Mill Road (County Road 76), on the right when traveling north on North Kings Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rembert SC 29128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oakland Plantation (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lenoir Store (approx. 2.3 miles away); Site of Furman Academy (approx. 3.7 miles away); Furman Academy and Theological Institution (approx. 3.7 miles away); General Sumter Memorial Academy (approx. 3.7 miles away); General Thomas Sumter (approx. 3.7 miles away); High Hills Baptist Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); General Thomas Sumter Grave (approx. 3.9 miles away).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. More on Potter's Raid

Also see . . . Battle of_Boykin's Mill. The two opposing units, however, (Potter’s and the Kentuckians) continued to skirmish through April 19 at Dinkin’s Mill where they fought the last major conflict of the Eastern Theater. The preliminary cessation of hostilities was announced to both sides two days later though Confederate General Johnston did not officially surrender until the 29th. (Submitted on February 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Additional commentary.
1. Photo of Old Mill
Those are some very nice photos of the area. The building in the last photo was a cotton gin. Years ago when it was in use, at the height of the cotton season, you

Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill Marker, reverse side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 19, 2010

2. Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill Marker, reverse side

could hear the gin running late into the night.

— Submitted March 12, 2010.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 19, 2010

3. Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill Marker

an old mill structure can be seen in background at right

Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill Marker along North Kings Highway (State Road 261) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 19, 2010

4. Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill Marker along North Kings Highway (State Road 261)

An old mill at this location as seen today image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 19, 2010

5. An old mill at this location as seen today

General Pierce Manning Butler Young image. Click for full size.

6. General Pierce Manning Butler Young

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,022 times since then and 153 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on March 26, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.