Sumter in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Dingle's Mill
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Battle of Dingle's Mill Marker
Here on Apr. 9, 1865, the day of Gen. Lee's surrender, was fought one of the last battles of the War between the States. 158 Confederates rallied by Col. Geo. W. Lee stopped, for several hours, the advance of 2700 Union troops under Gen. Edward E. Potter. Casualties: Confederate 12; Union 26.
(Reverse text)
April 9, 1865
A Confederate homeguard of old men, boys, and convalescents here made a gallant stand in an effort to halt Potter's Raid, an expedition which left Georgetown on April 5, laid waste the country, and by April 21 had accomplished its chief objective—the destruction of the railroads between the Pedee and Wateree.
Erected 1956 by Sumter County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 43-10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1865.
Location. 33° 52.556′ N, 80° 20.143′ W. Marker is in Sumter, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Marker is on Manning Road (U.S. 521), on the right when traveling south. Located on north side of Turkey Creek Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sumter SC 29150, 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. Site of The Battle of Dingle's Mill (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also
this page online
Regarding Battle of Dingle's Mill. Railroads played a key role in the war, dictating the movement of armies and even the location of battles. They were also prime targets. On his sweep through South Carolina, Sherman discovered that there were several trains loaded with military supplies south of his line of march on the Wilmington & Manchester RR that ran through Sumter. He ordered that a force be organized from the various Federal garrison units on the Carolina coast to march inland and destroy the trains and their cargo, "even if it should cost 500 men." A provisional division of 2,500 men, commanded by General Edward E. Potter, was assembled
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2. Battle of Dingle's Mill Marker, reverse side
The stage was set for a raid lasting 16 days, much of which took place AFTER Lee has surrendered.
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3. Battle of Dingle's Mill Markers
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4. Battle of Dingle's Mill Markers
* See nearby markers
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5. Battle of Dingle's Mill Battleground: Confederate Tribute left, Union Tribute right
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6. Battle of Dingle's Mill Union Tribute
This spot dedicated to the honor
of three Union soldiers who were
killed and buried in a common grave
somewhere on this battle field
——
* Private Edward Bristol
157th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
* Private William Post
157th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
*Private William Utter
56th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
——
Rest In Peace
of three Union soldiers who were
killed and buried in a common grave
somewhere on this battle field
——
* Private Edward Bristol
157th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
* Private William Post
157th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
*Private William Utter
56th N.Y. Volunteers (Infantry)
——
Rest In Peace
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7. Battle of Dingle's Mill Marker, Confederate Tribute
Battle of Dingles Mill
• Killed •
Lt Alex. McQueen- Garden's BatteryPalmetto Battery
Lt. Raphael Pampere S.C. Siege Train
Sgt. Joseph H. Long 20th S.C. Militia
Dr.John Thompson 20th R S.C Militia
Pvt. C.N. Harbin 2nd S.C. Reserves
Pvt. William Reeder Co. A S.C. Siege Train
• Wounded •
Pvt. William Wingate 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. Wade Newman Unit unknown
Pvt. Potts Davis 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. William Baker Company D 1st S.C. Infantry
Pvt. Charles McCoy 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. Fahm Georgia Regiment
Pvt. C.C. Fabib 22nd Georgia Regiment
Pvt. William Harral 20th S.C. Militia
• Captured •
Pvt. H.D. Lincoln 20th Regiment S.C. Militia
Pvt. William Wotton, 20th S.C. Militia
• Killed •
Lt Alex. McQueen- Garden's BatteryPalmetto Battery
Lt. Raphael Pampere S.C. Siege Train
Sgt. Joseph H. Long 20th S.C. Militia
Dr.John Thompson 20th R S.C Militia
Pvt. C.N. Harbin 2nd S.C. Reserves
Pvt. William Reeder Co. A S.C. Siege Train
• Wounded •
Pvt. William Wingate 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. Wade Newman Unit unknown
Pvt. Potts Davis 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. William Baker Company D 1st S.C. Infantry
Pvt. Charles McCoy 20th S.C. Militia
Pvt. Fahm Georgia Regiment
Pvt. C.C. Fabib 22nd Georgia Regiment
Pvt. William Harral 20th S.C. Militia
• Captured •
Pvt. H.D. Lincoln 20th Regiment S.C. Militia
Pvt. William Wotton, 20th S.C. Militia
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8. Potter's Raid
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9. Battle of Dingle's Mill Marker
two working pieces of artillery were commanded by Lt. William Alexander McQueen and a patient of Sumter hospital, Lt Pamerya, an artilleryman from New Orleans
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 7, 2010
10. Battle of Dingle's Mill Marker, looking south along Manning Road (US 521)
Militaty Order of the Loyal Legion United States
11. Massachusetts Commandery Collection: Gen. Edward E. Potter
U.S. Army Military History Institute, Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
A native of New York, Potter enlisted as a captain (February 3, 1862), was appointed lieutenant colonel (October 1, 1862), and was then raised to brigadier general (November 29, 1862).
Saturday morning, April 9, 1865, This was the same day of Lee's surrender in Appomatox, but no one in Sumter knew that the war had ended. Potter set out for Sumter and its defenders marched out the Manning Road to meet him at Dingle's Mill. About 2:00 p.m. the enemy came within range and the small force defending Sumter opened fire. Although Potter's first and second charges were driven back, further resistance became impossible and a general retreat was called. Potter did not pursue. He knew that he had opened up the road into Sumter and his men were weary. Late in the afternoon of the next day, Potter's cavalry rode up Main Street into Liberty Street and then to the depot where they camped
A native of New York, Potter enlisted as a captain (February 3, 1862), was appointed lieutenant colonel (October 1, 1862), and was then raised to brigadier general (November 29, 1862).
Saturday morning, April 9, 1865, This was the same day of Lee's surrender in Appomatox, but no one in Sumter knew that the war had ended. Potter set out for Sumter and its defenders marched out the Manning Road to meet him at Dingle's Mill. About 2:00 p.m. the enemy came within range and the small force defending Sumter opened fire. Although Potter's first and second charges were driven back, further resistance became impossible and a general retreat was called. Potter did not pursue. He knew that he had opened up the road into Sumter and his men were weary. Late in the afternoon of the next day, Potter's cavalry rode up Main Street into Liberty Street and then to the depot where they camped
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12. Battle of Dingle's Mill Sequence of Events
April 5th thru April 21st, 1865
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13. Battle of Dingle's Mill Marker
Confederate Tribute in foreground
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,745 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on September 19, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
