Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Cedar Spring
Photographed by Wes Cox, July 25, 2009
1. Battle of Cedar Spring Marker
Not far from this spot on the 8th day of August 1780, was fought the Battle of Cedar Spring, one of a series of engagements in upper South Carolina that made possible the great victory at Kings Mountain and the final success of the American cause at Yorktown.
In grateful commemoration this tablet is erected by the Cowpens Chapter DAR and the Spartanburg Chapter SAR 1928
Erected 1928 by Cowpens Chapter DAR and the Spartanburg chapter SAR.
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 year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 34° 54.613′ N, 81° 52.62′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is on Cedar Spring Place (State Highway 937), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Cedar Spring Place, Spartanburg SC 29302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Croft (approx. 1.7 miles away); Spartanburg Confederate War Monument (approx. 2.7 miles away); Spartanburg County War Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); American Legion Memorial Archway
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Early Iron Works (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Cedar Springs. The Battle of the Ironworks was sometimes referred to as the Second Cedar Spings. (Submitted on May 30, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. The Revolutionary War Battle of Wofford's Iron Works. The Battle has gone by a variety of names, including Wofford's Iron Works, Cedar Springs No.2, the Peach Orchard, the Old Iron Works, and Buffington. (Submitted on May 30, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
2. Battle of Cedar Spring Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
3. Battle of Cedar Spring Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2009, by Wes Cox of Union, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,875 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2009, by Wes Cox of Union, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
