Heath Springs in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Battle of the Hanging Rock
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
1. The Battle of the Hanging Rock Marker
Here was fought the Battle of the Hanging Rock August 6, 1780. About 600 Militia of the Carolinas under Colonel Thomas Sumter destroyed the British Camp and killed and wounded over 200 of the British Troops under Major John Carden with a loss of 40 killed and a few wounded.
Erected 1948 by Waxhaw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
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 date for this entry is August 6, 1780.
Location. 34° 33.936′ N, 80° 39.715′ W. Marker is in Heath Springs, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It can be reached from Hanging Rock Road (State Highway 29-467) 0.8 miles east of Flat Rock Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is within the Hanging Rock Battleground Property, managed by the South Carolina State Park Service. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Heath Springs SC 29058, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. 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: James Ingram Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Hanging Rock Mineral Spring (approx. 1.7 miles away); Battle of Hanging Rock
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Also see . . .
1. Battle of Hanging Rock. Wikipedia article (Submitted on March 11, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina.)
2. The American Revolution in South Carolina. (Submitted on March 11, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. The Hanging Rock State Historic Site
The Hanging Rock State Historic Site has served as a natural landmark for generations. However, this area is best known for its role in the American Revolution.
A British outpost was established in the area. In late July 1780, William Richardson Davie led a raid on the outpost taking horses and arms from the British forces. On August 6, 1780, General Thomas Sumter with 600 militiamen from the Carolinas attacked and looted the outpost which was garrisoned by 1400
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
2. The Battle of the Hanging Rock Marker
— Submitted March 11, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina.
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
3. The Battle of the Hanging Rock Marker from behind and above
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
4. The Hanging Rock
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
5. The Hanging Rock
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
6. The Hanging Rock
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
7. On Hanging Rock Road near the marker
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 18, 2012
8. Hanging Rock Creek
This creek runs in a valley below the Hanging Rock
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,843 times since then and 102 times this year. Last updated on November 1, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
