Pineville in Berkeley County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Francis Marion
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Francis Marion's Grave
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
1. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
This image was taken when it was located at its original location inside the park at the grave.
Francis Marion
Brigadier General of S.C. militia during the American Revolution, Francis Marion, was one of the partisan leaders who kept the war alive during the British occupation of the state. His elusive disappearances after surprise attacks against superior forces harassed and demoralized the enemy, earning for him the name, "Swamp Fox."
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Francis Marion's Grave
Francis Marion Died Feb. 27, 1795, in his 63rd year, and was buried here at Belle Isle Pantation, home of his brother, Gabriel. His own plantation, Pond Bluff, was 15 miles up river and is now under Lake Marion. He was born in South Carolina, the descendant of French Huguenot emigrants. The exact date and place of his birth are unknown.
Erected 1975 by South Carolina Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, replacing a marker erected in 1965. (Marker Number 8-18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1795.
Location. 33° 26.357′ N, 80° 5.272′ W. Marker is in Pineville, South Carolina, in Berkeley County. It is at the intersection
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Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry and in Santee Cooper Country. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Francis Marions Grave (approx. one mile away); The Elusive Francis Marion: The Stuff of Legend (approx. one mile away); The Elusive Francis Marion: Guerrilla Commander (approx. one mile away); Village of Eadytown (approx. 1½ miles away); Maude E. Callen Clinic (approx. 1.6
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 15, 2009
2. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
This image was taken when it was located at its original location inside the park at the grave.
More about this marker. Marker was originally located near the grave at approx. 33° 27.232′ N, 80° 05.194′ W. It was on General Francis Marion Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Was located 1 mile off State Road 45 in Francis Marion State Park. It was lost, then found and refurbished and re-erected at its current location in 2017 by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Berkeley North Historical and Cultural Association.
Regarding Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave. The tomb of General Francis Marion is located at the site of Belle Isle plantation, which belonged to his brother Gabriel. This legendary American hero, the "Swamp Fox" of the Revolution, waged a guerrilla war against the British in South Carolina, disrupting their supply lines and launching surprise raids against their detachments from his bases in the Pee Dee and Santee swamps. (SC State Parks)
Also see . . .
1. Francis Marion, from Wikipedia.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 15, 2009
3. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
This image was taken when it was located at its original location inside the park at the grave.
2. Francis "The Swamp Fox" Marion. Upon the outbreak of hostilities against the British, he was made a Captain in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment. (Submitted on September 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 15, 2009
4. Francis Marion's Gravesite
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 15, 2009
5. Tomb of Francis Marion
General Francis Marion,
d/27 Feb.1795 in 73rd year
"To preserve to posterity this Burial place of on honored son replaces the crumbling and broken tomb nearly a century old with this enduring memorial cut from her own granite hills esto perpetua.
Sacred to the memory of Gen. Francis Marion who departed this life on the 27th February 1795, in the sixty-third year of his age. Deeply regretted by all his fellow-citizens. History will record his worth and rising generations embalm his memory as one of the most distinguished patriots and heroes of the American Revolution which elevated his native Country to honor and independence and secured to her the blessings of Liberty and Peace. This tribute of veneration and gratitude is erected in commemoration of the noble and gallant exploits of the soldier who lived without fear and died without reproach."
"To preserve to posterity this Burial place of on honored son replaces the crumbling and broken tomb nearly a century old with this enduring memorial cut from her own granite hills esto perpetua.
Sacred to the memory of Gen. Francis Marion who departed this life on the 27th February 1795, in the sixty-third year of his age. Deeply regretted by all his fellow-citizens. History will record his worth and rising generations embalm his memory as one of the most distinguished patriots and heroes of the American Revolution which elevated his native Country to honor and independence and secured to her the blessings of Liberty and Peace. This tribute of veneration and gratitude is erected in commemoration of the noble and gallant exploits of the soldier who lived without fear and died without reproach."
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6. Francis Marion
By Benson Lossing, in Harper's New Monthly Magazine, July 1858.
Photographed by Cathi Lee, February 27, 2013
7. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
General Marion's Brigade conducts the annual Francis Marion Memorial Service on Feb. 27. The Washington Light Infantry (in photo) serves as Color Guard. See local papers for time of service. General Marion's Brigade Chapter, NSDAR organized the raising of funds to restore both markers at Marion's Tomb. Local Pineville residents, members of the Belle Isle Garden Club and DAR & SAR members contributed to this much needed restoration.
Photographed by Cathi Lee, February 26, 2012
8. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
Belle Isle Plantation Cemetery Entrance Gate East Side SCDAR 1931 Plaque.
Photographed by Cathi Lee, February 27, 2012
9. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
Belle Isle Plantation Cemetery Entrance Gate West Side SCDAR Plaque
Photographed by Cathi Lee, February 26, 2012
10. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
Photographed by Cathi Lee, February 26, 2012
11. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
Photographed by Cathi Lee, February 27, 2011
12. Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave Marker
Francis Marion Memorial Service every Feb. 27th. Check local papers for the time.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 15, 2009
13. Mary Esther Marion, Relict (widow) of Gen Francis Marion
d 26 July 1815 75 yrs.
Underneath this stone lies the mortal remains of Mary Esther Marion relict of General Francis Marion who died on the 26th July 1815 aged 75 years among the many virtues of this of this amiable lady were those of piety charity affection benevolence and humanity particularly to her domestics she died lamented as she lived esteemed by all who know her this
monument sacred to the memory of the deceased is erected by desire of the late Keating Lewis Simons (as directed in his will in testimony of his gratitude, friendship, and affection for her)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 11,695 times since then and 213 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on September 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 16, 2013, by Cathi Lee of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. 13. submitted on September 19, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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