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

Kershaw House

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

1. Kershaw House Marker

Inscription. This Georgian Mansion overlooking Camden was originally built c.1775-1780 by Joseph Kershaw. A wealthy merchant and leading citizen, Kershaw modeled his residence after the William Washington house in Charleston. During the British occupation of 1780-81, The unfinished structure was fortified and served as headquarters for General Cornwallis and other British officers. The house later served as an orphan school and Confederate supply depot, before being burned in 1865. Archeological excavations beginning 1968 located the foundations of the house and the position of the palisade wall. The house and the wall were reconstructed in 1974-77.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 34° 14.102′ N, 80° 36.103′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It is on State Road (State Highway 28-703). Marker is located in the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 walking distance of this marker: Prisoners of War (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Kershaw (1728-1791) (a few steps from this marker); Southeast Redoubt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Common (about 400 feet away); Citizen - Soldiers (about 500 feet away); Northeast Redoubt (about 700 feet away); Palisade Wall (about 800 feet away); The Fortified Post (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

2. Kershaw House Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

3. Kershaw House Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

4. Kershaw House Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

5. Kershaw House Marker

A Painting on A building in Town image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009

6. A Painting on A building in Town

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,925 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on March 26, 2025. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.