Eutawville in Orangeburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Eutaw Springs
One of S.C.'s most significant Revolutionary War battles took place here on Sept. 8, 1781. British and Loyalist troops led by Lt. Col. Alexander Stewart had encamped at Eutaw Springs en route to Charleston. That morning, Continental and militia units led by American Gen. Nathanael Greene encountered British foragers several miles west. Greene then moved on this position and attacked.
Around 1,800-2,500 American and 1,300-2,000 British soldiers engaged in what Greene afterward said was "by far, the hottest action I ever saw, and the most bloody for the numbers engaged." Combat occurred in nearby open fields and woodlands. Stewart's men repelled the attack, however both sides suffered heavy casualties, and British losses hastened their abandonment of the S.C. Backcountry.
Erected 2025 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History; sponsored by Battle of Eutaw Springs SCSSAR and SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission. (Marker Number 38-55.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1781.
Location. 33° 24.438′ N, 80° 17.926′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry and in Santee Cooper Country. 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 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 British Caught by Surprise (here, next to this marker); The Continentals Close In (here, next to this marker); Greene Attacks (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Eutaw (a few steps from this marker); Who Won? (a few steps from this marker); A Bastion of Brick (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Major Majoribanks / Northampton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eutawville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Victory in Defeat / A Close and Deadly Clash of Veteran Troops (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); A Determined Defense by a Brave Commander (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Battle of Eutaw Springs (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
