Near Fort Mill in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Revolution in the Backcountry
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Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch

The Revolution in the Backcountry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

1. The Revolution in the Backcountry Marker

Inscription. [Marker Front]: The Revolution in the Backcountry After British forces took Charleston in May 1780, they set up outposts in the backcountry and attempted to control the state by encouraging Loyalists. Backcountry Patriots organized a resistance in response, with an important camp ½ mi. E at Clems Branch of Sugar Creek, on the wagon road from Camden to Charlotte.

[Marker Reverse]: Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch In June 1780 Col. Thomas Sumter’s troops were among the few organized Patriot units in S.C. The camp at Clems Branch gave him a strategic location, water, and forage while reinforcements joined him in late June and early July. Sumter’s troops would play a major role in several Patriot victories in 1780 and 1781.

Erected 2006 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 29-28.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1780.

Location. 35° 1.565′ N, 80° 52.248′ W. Marker is near Fort Mill, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It is on Harrisburg Road (State Highway 29-64) 0.1 miles south of Hidden Creek Court,

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on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Mill SC 29707, 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 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: The Revolution in the Back Country / Sumpter's Camp at Clems Branch (approx. 0.4 miles away); Transportation (approx. 2.3 miles away in North Carolina); Technology (approx. 2.3 miles away in North Carolina); Finance (approx. 2.3 miles away in North Carolina); Human Spirit (approx. 2.3 miles away in North Carolina); Trading Path (approx. 3½ miles away in North Carolina); Springfield Plantation (approx. 3½ miles away); James K. Polk

Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

2. Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch Marker

(approx. 3.6 miles away in North Carolina). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Mill.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Duplicate marker nearby on Natural Path Ave.

The Revolution in the Backcountry/ Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

3. The Revolution in the Backcountry/ Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,607 times since then and 263 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Is this marker still there, or has it been moved to Natural Path Avenue at the cul-de-sac or is that one a duplicate? • Can you help?

The Revolution in the Backcountry⎯⎯⎯Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch

The Revolution in the Backcountry
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Sumter's Camp at Clems Branch