Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Common

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

1. The Common Marker

Inscription. The area between the Kershaw House and Camden was the scene of numerous military exercises throughout the years. Occupying British troops used the field as a parade ground, and in 1825, Revolutionary War hero the Marquise de Lafayette reviewed troops here during his visit to Camden. The area served as a center for militia activities and a mustering point for local volunteers leaving for war. The name of the waterhead at the foot of the hill, Muster Spring, is a reminder of the field's military use.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 34° 14.114′ N, 80° 36.178′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. Marker can be reached from Broad Street. The marker is located in Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Kershaw (1728-1791) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizen - Soldiers (about 400 feet away); Kershaw House (about 400 feet away); Prisoners of War (about 400 feet away); Southeast Redoubt (about 400 feet

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away); Palisade Wall (about 500 feet away); The Fortified Post (about 500 feet away); The Southern Campaign, Apr 1781 - Dec 1782 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

2. Overview

The Kershaw House is in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.