Ninety Six in Greenwood County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Parallel
May 28-June 1, 1781
After several days of digging an approach trench to get to this point, a first parallel was established. In siege warfare a series of trenches that face the enemy's defenses are called parallels. The first parallel established a secure position from which Greene's men could advance. The trenches were dug mostly under the cover of darkness and involved backbreaking labor.
Erected 2009 by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 34° 8.84′ N, 82° 1.188′ W. Marker is in Ninety Six, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker is on South Cambridge Street. Marker is on the grounds of Ninety Six Historic Park, located beside the observation tower on the north end of the battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ninety Six SC 29666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Environmental Change From Forest to Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Island Ford Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Trader with Pack Horse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Patriot Force Arrives (about 300 feet away); The Artillery (about 400 feet away); Second Parallel (about 400 feet away); The Rifle Tower (about 400 feet away); The British Fortifications (about 400 feet away); Second Approach Trench (about 400 feet away); The Patriots Lay Siege to the Star Fort (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ninety Six.
More about this marker. The marker shown in Photo 2 is the current version of the marker.
Also see . . .
1. Tadeusz Kościuszko. Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (1746 – 1817) was a Polish, American, Belarusian and Lithuanian national hero and general. (Submitted on September 7, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Ninety Six National Historic Site. (Submitted on September 7, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.