Near Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Baron DeKalb
Photographed by John Walker Guss, August 24, 2006
1. Wounding of Baron DeKalb
Erected by the Hobkirk Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 16, 1825.
Location. 34° 21.457′ N, 80° 36.617′ W. Marker is near Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It is on Flat Rock Road 2.2 miles north of Kershaw Highway (U.S. 521), on the right when traveling north. Marker is north of historic Camden. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Camden (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker in South carolina); The Armies March to Camden (a few steps from this marker); Contest with the Continentals (within shouting distance of this marker); The Forest of 1780 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Regarding Baron DeKalb. General Baron Johan DeKalb (17211780) was born in Alsace, France. Together with Lafayette he joined the
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Also see . . . General Baron Johan DeKalb. (Submitted on July 15, 2007.)
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
2. Baron DeKalb Marker
To the right of this marker is the National Historic Landmark Marker
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
3. Overview
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
4. Battle of Camden
Sign at edge of the park where the marker is located
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2007, by John Walker Guss of Hillsborough, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,234 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2007, by John Walker Guss of Hillsborough, North Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
