Sumter in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Dingles Mill
Memorial Park
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 7, 2010
1. Battle of Dingles Mill Marker
Sponsored by Dick Anderson Chapter No. 75 (1896) United Daughters of the Confedercy
Wm. E. Brunson III, noted War Between The States Arms and Records collector, Chr
Many people joined in making this park a standpoint of our cherished heritage a reality.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1845.
Location. 33° 52.546′ N, 80° 20.149′ W. Marker is in Sumter, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Marker can be reached from Manning Road (U.S. 521) near near Turkey Creek Bridge, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sumter SC 29150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of The Battle of Dingle's Mill (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Dingle's Mill (a few steps from this marker); Henry J. Maxwell Farm (approx. 1.3 miles away); Kendall Institute (approx. 2.6 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Mount Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church
this page online
Regarding Battle of Dingles Mill. Saturday morning, April 9, 1866, This was the same day of Lee's surrender in Appomatox, but no one in Sumter knew of those events. Potter set out for Sumter and its defenders marched out the Manning Road to meet him at Dingle's Mill. About 2:00 p.m. the enemy came within range and the small force defending Sumter opened fire. Although Potter's first and second charges were driven back, further resistance became impossible and a general retreat was called. Potter did not pursue. He knew that he had opened up the road into Sumter and his men were weary. Late in the afternoon of the next day, Potter's cavalry rode up Main Street into Liberty Street and then to the depot where they camped
Also see . . . Battle of Dingle's Mill, From Wikipedia. Confederate militiamen, under the command of Col. James Fowler Pressley, C. S. A., dug in their heels behind meager breastworks (Submitted on September 11, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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2. Marker, seen at right
The two working pieces of artillery were commanded by Lt. William Alexander McQueen and a patient of Sumter
hospital, Lt Pamerya, an artilleryman from New Orleans
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3. Battle of Dingles Mill Battleground
Confederate Tribute at left; Union Tribute at right
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4. Battle of Dingles Mill Marker
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5. Battle of Dingles Mill Union Soldiers Killed and buried Tribute
Privates Edward Bristol • William Post • William Utter
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6. Battle of Dingles Mill Marker
of three Union soldiers who were
killed and buried in a common grave
somewhere on this battle field
——
* Private Edward Bristol
157th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
* Private William Post
157th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
*Private William Utter
56th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
——
Rest In Peace
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7. Confederate Casualties in Battle of Dingles Mill
Lt Alex. McQueen- Garden's BatteryPalmetto Battery
Lt. Raphael Pampare S.C. Siege Train
Sgt. Joseph H. Long 20th S.C. Militia
Dr.John Thompson 20th R S.C Militia
Pvt. C.N. Harbin 2nd S.C. Reserves
Pvt. William Reeder Co. A S.C. Siege Train
• Wounded •
Pvt. William Wingate 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. Wade Newman Unit unknown
Pvt. Potts Davis 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. William Baker Company D 1st S.C. Infantry
Pvt. Charles McCoy 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. Fahm Georgia Regiment
Pvt. C.C. Fabib 22nd Georgia Regiment
Pvt. William Harral 20th S.C. Militia
• Captured •
Pvt. H.D. Lincoln 20th Regiment S.C. Militia
Pvt. William Wotton, 20th S.C. Militia
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8. Map includes Battle of Dingles Mill, Potter's Raid
Railroads played a key role in the war, dictating the movement of armies and even the location of battles. They were also prime targets. On his sweep through South Carolina, Sherman discovered that there were several trains loaded with military supplies south of his line of march on the Wilmington & Manchester RR that ran through Sumter. He ordered that a force be organized from the various Federal garrison units on the Carolina coast to march inland and destroy the trains and their cargo, "even if it should cost 500 men." A provisional division of 2,500 men, commanded by General Edward E. Potter, was assembled consisting of two brigades of white and black infantry, plus cavalry, engineer and artillery companies. The stage was set for a raid lasting 16 days, much of which took place AFTER Lee has surrendered.
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9. Potter's Raid stops: Dingle's Mill - 2
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10. Battle of Dingles Mill Sequence of Events
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11. Battle of Dingles Mill Marker, left
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12. Battle of Dingles Mill Confederate and Union (distant) Marker
from Massachusetts Commandery Collection
13. General Edward E. Potter
photo Militaty Order of the Loyal Legion United States (MOLLUS), U.S. Army Military History Institute, Carlisle Barracks, Pa [M.S.]
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,521 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 13. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
