Manning in Clarendon County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Wyboo Swamp

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Battle of Wyboo Swamp Marker

Inscription. During the American Revolution, the Bridges Campaign began March 6, 1781, with the Battle of Wyboo Swamp. Colonel Watson and British troops from Fort Watson were sent to crush General Marion. Marion’s Militia challenged them on the ¼ mile causeway over Wyboo Swamp. The cavalry clashed several times on the causeway. When the cannon arrived Marion withdrew to a position near the Cantey Plantation. One of Marion’s men, Gavin James, led the fight for the patriots.

Erected 2006 by The Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society, Manning IGA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1781.

Location. 33° 41.164′ N, 80° 12.664′ W. Marker is in Manning, South Carolina, in Clarendon County. Marker is on Bozard Street east of South Mill Street (South Carolina Highway 260), on the right when traveling east. Located on the north wall of the Manning IGA. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 S Mill St, Manning SC 29102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Help for Marion's Militia, 1780-1781 (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ambush At Benbow's Ferry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Citizen Soldier 220 Years Ago (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clarendon County Confederate Monument

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Clarendon County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Clarendon County / Manning (approx. 0.6 miles away); Swamp Fox at Ox Swamp (approx. 0.6 miles away); Murray's Ferry - Santee River (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manning.

Regarding Battle of Wyboo Swamp. During Francis Marion's 1781 campaign to drive the British from the Pee Dee, he and his men clashed with British and Tory forces numbering more than 500 men. During the Wyboo skirmish a Marion private, Gavin James, single-handedly held back an enemy advance. Marion's men finally dispersed the British and Tories.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . . History of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, Volume 1 By George Howe, page 481. Gavin James personally killed three Tory dragoons on the causeway. He shot one and then bayoneted two from his horse. (Submitted on November 13, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural, North wall of the IGA; Artist: Terry Smith image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 23, 2009

2. Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural, North wall of the IGA; Artist: Terry Smith

Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural left panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud

3. Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural left panel

Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural center panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 23, 2009

4. Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural center panel

Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural right panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 23, 2009

5. Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural right panel

Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural, a part of the Swamp Fox Murals Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 23, 2009

6. Battle of Wyboo Swamp Mural, a part of the Swamp Fox Murals Trail

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,599 times since then and 60 times this year. Last updated on July 9, 2023, by C Summers of Manning, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 13, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.