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Photographer: Mike Stroud
Taken: July 25, 2008
Caption: Battle Of Aiken ,as mentioned on marker
Additional Description: Memorial reads :" Near this spot on February 11, 1865 was fought one of the final Confederate victories of the War Between The States. Federal Cavalry commanded by Major General Hugh Judson Kirkpatrick were attacked by Confederate Cavalry commanded by Major General Joseph Wheeler when the Federals entered Aiken from the south east along the South Carolina Railroad. The Federals retreated to Montmorenci where their infantry support was stationed. Successful defense of Aiken by the Confederates prevented the possible destruction of the cities of Aiken, Augusta and the Graniteville Mill."
Submitted: November 28, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p87609
File Size: 0.303 Megabytes

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