Yemassee in Jasper County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Frampton Line
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A large "earthwork," over 100 yards in length was raised on this site by General Robert E. Lee's troops c. 1862.
This fortification was a fall-back position from which to defend the Charleston to Savannah railroad, an important line for the Confederate Army.
The rail line is located about one mile north of this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 32° 37.889′ N, 80° 52.334′ W. Marker is in Yemassee, South Carolina, in Jasper County. It can be reached from Low Country Lane south of Kings Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Low Country Ln, Yemassee SC 29945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry. 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 New Spain, 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: The Lowcountry (a few steps from this marker); African American Troops at Honey Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beginning (within shouting distance of this marker); This is Jim Wescott's Wishing Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabbage Palmetto (within shouting distance of this marker); Live Oak (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. "The Frampton Line" (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Southern Live Oak Tree (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Mike Stroud, December 17, 2008
3. "The Frampton Line" Earthworks
The last remaining evidence of earthworks
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on January 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
