Near Kershaw in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Beaver Creek Skirmish
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Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 5, 2024
1. Beaver Creek Skirmish
Beaver Creek Skirmish
American forces under Major William R. Davie had captured a British convoy July 21, 1780, and were retreating with prisoners mounted two to the horse when ambushed by British several miles west of here on Beaver Creek. Nearly all the British prisoners were killed or wounded. One American was killed and two were wounded.
Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock
Near here on July 21, 1780, an American expedition commanded by Major William R. Davie captured a convoy of provisions, spirits, and clothing destined for British troops at Hanging Rock. Davie withdrew at dusk with the British captives and their horses.
Erected 1977 by Flat Rock Chapter National Society of The Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 29-19.)
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 July 21, 1780.
Location. 34° 31.256′ N, 80° 38.693′ W. Marker is near Kershaw, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It is at the intersection of Flat Rock Road (State Road S-29-15) and Kershaw Country Club Road, on the right when traveling north on
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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: The Battle of the Hanging Rock (approx. 3.2 miles away); James Ingram Home (approx. 3½ miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 3.9 miles away); Kershaw's First Library (approx. 4 miles away); Welsh's Station / Kershaw Depot (approx. 4 miles away); Kershaw (approx. 4 miles away); The Hanging Rock Mineral Spring (approx. 5 miles away); Battle of Hanging Rock (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kershaw.
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 5, 2024
2. Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock Side
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
3. Beaver Creek Skirmish / Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock Marker
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
4. Beaver Creek Skirmish / Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock Marker
Photographed by Ronald Patton, February 14/2025R
5. Beaver Creek Skirmish / Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock Marker
The marker was refurbished.
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
6. Beaver Creek Skirmish / Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock Marker
Photographed by Ronald Patton, February 14, 2025
7. Beaver Creek Skirmish / Capture of Provisions at Flat Rock Marker
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8. William Richardson Davie
from Washington and his Masonic Compeers by Sidney Hayden, 1866.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,291 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 21, 2025, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 7. submitted on February 21, 2025, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 8. submitted on September 10, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
