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

All the King's Men

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

1. All the King's Men Marker

Inscription. The force fighting under Gen. Charles, Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Camden was as diverse as the foe they faced. At the core of the British Army were the “regulars.” That may not sound threatening, but these highly trained professionals were considered the best soldiers in the world.

“Loyalists” ~ as the many colonists who remained loyal to King George III were called ~ often enlisted in Provincial regiments, receiving training and equipment from the Crown.

Others joined the loyal militia and fought locally without training or uniforms.

Cavalry or “dragoons” fought from horseback, brandishing sabers and pistols. Because they also scouted ahead, the mounted troops of both armies were the first to engage at Camden.

Erected by The Palmetto Conservation Foundation. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 34° 21.238′ N, 80° 36.469′ W. Marker is near Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It can be reached from Flat Rock Road (State Highway 58). 6.2

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miles North of Camden off US 521 and 601 on SC 58. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: Attack at Dawn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charge and Countercharge (about 400 feet away); Artillery Duel at Dawn (about 600 feet away); A Night Skirmish (about 600 feet away); Meet the American Army of 1780 (about 700 feet away); Shots in the Dark (about 700 feet away); Collapse of the Patriot Militia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Defeat in the Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

2. Overview

in Camden.

More about this marker. This marker is part of an interpretive trail series at the Battle of Camden National Historic Landmark.

Volunteers of Ireland image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

3. Volunteers of Ireland

Painting by Don Troiani, www.historicalimagebank.com

Tarleton's Legion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

4. Tarleton's Legion

Painting by Don Troiani, www.historicalimagebank.com

33rd British Regiment image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

5. 33rd British Regiment

Painting by Don Troiani, www.historicalimagebank.com

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.