Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Southeast Redoubt
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009
1. Southeast Redoubt Marker
Inscription.
Southeast Redoubt. . This reconstructed small fort, guarding the southeastern approaches to Camden, was one of a ring of redoubts surrounding the fortified town. Typical of eighteenth century field fortifications, this redoubt used a combination of moat, earthen parapet, and palisade wall t defend against enemy attack. The interior of the work is equipped with firing steps for infantry and an earthen bastion platform for artillery. A small magazine also would have originally been located in the center of the redoubt. The present reconstruction is based on a 1781 American map of Camden.
This reconstructed small fort, guarding the southeastern approaches to Camden, was one of a ring of redoubts surrounding the fortified town. Typical of eighteenth century field fortifications, this redoubt used a combination of moat, earthen parapet, and palisade wall t defend against enemy attack. The interior of the work is equipped with firing steps for infantry and an earthen bastion platform for artillery. A small magazine also would have originally been located in the center of the redoubt. The present reconstruction is based on a 1781 American map of Camden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 34° 14.057′ N, 80° 36.137′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. Marker is on State Road (State Highway 28-703). Marker is located in the Historic Camden Revolutionary
War Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009
2. Southeast Redoubt Marker
April 21, 2023
3. Southeast Redoubt
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on April 21, 2023. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.