Cayce in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Post at the Congarees
Photographed by Anna Inbody, August 25, 2012
1. The Post at the Congarees Marker
In 1775 the building upon the ground adjacent hereto was used as a store.
Upon the fall of Charles Town in 1780 the British seized the store, fortified it, and established here "The Post at the Congarees."
Attacked Feb. 19, 1781, by Gen. Sumter, who on the 21st, destroyed the magazine and supplies in sight of Rawdon's Army across the river, he having come from Camden to relieve the post.
Captured by Lee, May 15, 1781
Reoccupied by Rawdon, July 1, 1781
Reoccupied by Greene, July 4, 1781
Erected 1925 by William Capers Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Columbia, S.C.
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 month for this entry is May 1972.
Location. 33° 58.179′ N, 81° 4.041′ W. Marker is in Cayce, South Carolina, in Lexington County. It can be reached from Morlaine Road. On the grounds of the Cayce Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cayce SC 29033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Greater Columbia Area. 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 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Emily Geiger (a few steps from this marker); Cayce Colored School / Cayce Negro Elementary School (approx. Ό mile
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Photographed by Anna Inbody, August 25, 2012
2. The Post at the Congarees Marker
Photographed by Anna Inbody, August 25, 2012
3. Stone at the base of the marker
Moved from original site May 15, 1955
Photographed by Anna Inbody, August 25, 2012
4. Overview
Photographed by Anna Inbody, August 25, 2012
5. Cacye Historical Museum
Marker can be seen under the tree on right side of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,126 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on April 13, 2023, by Mark St. Martin of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
