Near Enoree in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Captain Shadrach Inman Memorial

Photographed By David Graff, May 24, 2016

1. Captain Shadrach Inman Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Near here are buried Captain Shadrach Inman, of Colonel Elijah Clarke's Georgia Militia Regiment, and five unknown volunteers who were killed in action opening foray for the victorious Patriots on the morning of August 19, 1780.

"May God rest their brave souls"

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 34° 36.102′ N, 81° 51.023′ W. Marker is near Enoree, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Memorial can be reached from Horseshoe Falls Road (State Highway S-42-10) 1.4 miles south of State Highway 56, on the left when traveling south. This memorial is located along the Musgrove Mill Battlefield Trail atop a ridge in a clearing where the main battle action occurred. It is approximately 4800 feet from the start of the trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Enoree SC 29335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ready for the Enemy (here, next to this marker); The Main Event (a few steps from this marker); Bloody Chaos (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Trap Is Sprung (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Enemy Within (about 500 feet away); Winning the Battle & the War (about 700 feet away); In Hot Pursuit (about 700 feet away); Inman's Men Bait the Trap (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enoree.

Additional keywords. Musgrove's Mill, battle

Photographed By David Graff, May 24, 2016

2. Captain Shadrach Inman Memorial

This memorial next to the "Ready for the Enemy" marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2016, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2016, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.