Yemassee in Jasper County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
"The Frampton Line"
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2007
1. " The Frampton Line " Marker
A large "earthwork," over 100 yards in length was raised on this site by General Robert E. Lee's troops c. 1862.
This fortification was a fall-back position from which to defend the Charleston to Savannah Railroad, an important supply line for the Confederate Army.
The rail line is located about one mile north of this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 32° 37.904′ N, 80° 52.323′ W. Marker was in Yemassee, South Carolina, in Jasper County. It was on Low Country Lane near Trask Parkway (U.S. 17). Located at The Frampton House. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1 Low Country Ln, Yemassee SC 29945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Lowcountry. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: African American Troops at Honey Hill (here, next to this marker); The Beginning (a few steps from this marker); Frampton Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Live Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); This is Jim Wescott's Wishing Well (within shouting distance
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Southern Live Oak Tree (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Charleston & Savannah RR. Gen. William T. Sherman sent part of his Union forces forward to cut the line, which would force Confederate general William Hardee to retreat and abandon Savannah. The mission failed, but sections of the railroad would be severely damaged during Sherman's subsequent 1865 Carolinas Campaign (Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. " The Frampton Line " Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, December 17, 2008
3. The Frampton House , as seen from the earthworks
Photographed by Mike Stroud, December 17, 2008
4. " The Frampton Line " Earthworks southside
Photographed by Mike Stroud, December 17, 2008
5. "The Frampton Line" Earthworks
The last remaining evidence of earthworks
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,856 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
