Oakland in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
General Thomas Sumter Grave
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Sumter Grave Memorial, west face
This stone marks the grave of one of South
Carolina's most distinguished citizens,
Thomas Sumter.
One of the founders of the Republic.
Born in Virginia August 14, 1734.
Died June 1, 1832
(Lower Plaque)
To General Thomas Sumter
who fought so gloriously for the
Liberty of the United States
In remembrance of his two grandsons
Charles and Etienne DeFontenay
Who fought so heroically and died so nobly
for the Liberty of France in 1916
Homage du Viconte du Fontenay
Ambassadeur du France
(Ground Marker)
[D.A.R. Emblem]
In Honor of
Revolutionary War Hero
General Thomas Sumter
July 14,1734 - June 1, 1832
Placed by
Sumter's Home Chapter D.A.R.
(East face)
He came to South Carolina about 1760 and was in the Indian Service on the frontier for several years, before settling as a planter in this vicinity. Commandant 6th Regt. S.C. Line, Continental Establishment, 1776 - 1778. Brig. Gen S.C. Militia, 1780 - 1782.
Member of the Continental Congress, 1783 - 84.
Member U.S. Congress 1789 - 1793. 1797 - 1801.
U.S. Senator, 1801 -1810.
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Location. 33° 59.227′ N, 80° 31.066′ W. Marker is in Oakland, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Marker is on Action Road, on the right when traveling south. Located at the end of Action Road, off Meeting House Road (State Road 43-488) South of Quimby Road at General Sumter Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dalzell SC 29040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Sumter (a few steps from this marker); General Thomas Sumter (approx. ¼ mile away); General Sumter Memorial Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away); High Hills Baptist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle of Beech Creek / The Civil War Ends In S.C (approx. 1.6 miles away); Church of the Holy Cross (approx. 2½ miles away); Joel Roberts Poinsett (approx.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 4, 2010
2. Sumter Grave east face
Also see . . . Thomas Sumter, Wikipedia entry...the Carolina Gamecock. The town of Sumter, South Carolina and Sumter County were named for him. The town of Sumter is even dubbed "The Gamecock City" after his nickname. "Gamecock" is one of the several traditional nicknames for a native of South Carolina. The University of South Carolina's official nickname is the "Fighting Gamecocks," though since 1903 the teams have been simply known as the "Gamecocks." In addition, Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor was named for Sumter after the War of 1812. The fort is best known as the site upon which the shots initiating the American Civil War were fired, at the Battle of Fort Sumter. (Submitted on March 12, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 4, 2010
3. Sumter Grave , west face
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 4, 2010
4. To General Thomas Sumter
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5. Sumter Grave D.A.R. Ground Marker
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6. Sumter Grave , east face
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7. Sumter Grave site
left-Thomas Sumter Jr.• center-Mary Cantey• right-Gen. Thomas Sumter
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8. Sumter Grave
Born 1734
Died 1832
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9. Sumter Grave
Beloved Wife of
General Thomas Sumter
Born 1723
Died 1817
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10. Sumter Grave
Born Aug. 30, 1768
Died June 15, 1840
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11. General Thomas Sumter Grave (distant) Site and Memorial Park
Foreground
Tomb of Nathalie Marie Louise Stephamie
Beatrix de Delage de Volude
Beloved wife of Thomas Sumter, Jr.
Born in France Oct. 28, 1782
Died in Stateburg Aug. 10, 1841
Beatrix de Delage de Volude
Beloved wife of Thomas Sumter, Jr.
Born in France Oct. 28, 1782
Died in Stateburg Aug. 10, 1841
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
12. General Thomas Sumter Grave
Historic American Buildings Survey, 1934
13. General Thomas Sumter Grave
Historic American Engineering Record, HABS SC,43-1-2
Historic American Buildings Survey, 1934
14. General Thomas Sumter Grave
Historic American Engineering Record, HABS SC,43-1-3
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,109 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 12, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 12. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 13, 14. submitted on April 30, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
