Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Hobkirk Hill

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

1. Battle of Hobkirk Hill Marker

Inscription. in the Revolutionary War took place on this ridge April 25, 1781. The British Army was commanded by General Lord Rawdon, the Continental Army by General Nathanael Greene.

Erected 1956 by The Kershaw County Historical Society. (Marker Number 28-2 #1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1986.

Location. 34° 15.827′ N, 80° 36.538′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It is on Broad Street (U.S. 521), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Final Encounter (within shouting distance of this marker); General Greene's Headquarters (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forced to Retreat (about 700 feet away); Struggle for the Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle Of Hobkirk Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); William Washington's Ride (approx. ¼ mile away); Greene's Counterblow (approx. ¼ mile away); Fruitless Victory (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

2. Battle of Hobkirk Hill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,934 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on March 26, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.