Sumter in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Britton Community
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Britton Siding
Photographed by Dave W, May 28, 2023
1. The Britton Community (side 1)
(side 1)
Following his discharge from the Confederate Army, John James Britton began buying farm property on the Pocotaligo Swamp in 1864. His grandfather, Henry Britton, came to the Sumter area from Brittons Neck (Marion County) in 1806. By the late 1800s J.J. Britton had built a large home on this road just north of this location. Farming continued as the main business until the early 1900s.
Erected 2014 by The Sumter County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 43-46.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 33° 50.653′ N, 80° 18.004′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of The Battle of Dingle's Mill (approx. 3 miles away); Battle of Dingles Mill (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Dingle's Mill (approx. 3 miles away); Potter's Raid (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Dingle's Mill (approx. 3 miles away); Henry J. Maxwell Farm (approx. 4.2 miles away); St. Paul African American Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Jehovah Baptist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sumter.
Photographed by Dave W, May 28, 2023
2. Britton Siding (side 2)
Photographed by Dave W, May 28, 2023
3. The Britton Community / Britton Siding Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 851 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
