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

William Washington's Ride

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

1. William Washington's Ride Marker

Inscription. Lt. Col. Washington led his Calvary around the east side of the battlefield, then rode into the British rear at the base of Hobkirk’s Hill. There he found a large number of stragglers, wounded men, doctors, and other noncombatants.

Washington took as many as 200 prisoners, granting most of them parole - released on their promise not to fight again until exchanged.

“Part of the Enemy’s Calvary got into our rear, exacted paroles from several Officers who lay wounded … & carried off several Wounded Men.” Lord Rawdon

Washington was so busy dealing with the captives that he failed to follow Greene’s order to make an immediate attack on the rear of the British battle line.

By the time Washington finished issuing paroles, the Americans had been driven from the hill. He returned to the main army, bringing back fifty prisoners.

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

Location. 34° 15.856′ N, 80° 36.28′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It is on Lyttleton Street, on the right when traveling west. 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 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: Battle Of Hobkirk Hill (here, next to this marker); Struggle for the Hill

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Greene's Counterblow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forced to Retreat (about 600 feet away); The British Attack (about 600 feet away); Fruitless Victory (about 700 feet away); A Final Encounter (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Hobkirk Hill (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

2. Overview

The state historical marker, Battle of Hobkirk Hill, is next to this marker.

Picture on the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

3. Picture on the marker

Lt. Col. William Washington

Portrait by Charles William Peale, c. 1783. Courtesy of Independence National Historical Park.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011

4. Picture on the marker

"The Battle of Hobkirk's Hill", by F C Torn, 1898. Courtesy of South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia (SC).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.