Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The British Evacuation
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 11, 2009
1. The British Evacuation Marker
Having failed to drive Greene far from Camden after the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill, and unable to bring the Americans to battle on favorable terms, Rawdon knew that he would be surrounded and forced to surrender if he tried to hold the town. On May 9, the British destroyed the supplies they could not carry, partially leveled the fortifications, and evacuated Camden during the night, leaving behind some American prisoners and wounded British soldiers. Many Loyalist refugees accompanied the army.
"Lord Rawdon burnt the greatest part of his baggage... he set fire also to the prison, mill, and several other buildings and left the town little better than a beapof ruins."
Nathanael Greene
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1781.
Location. 34° 14.01′ N, 80° 36.289′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. Marker is on State Road (State Highway 28-703). Marker is located in the Historic Camden Revolutionary War
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Women in the Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Allies (within shouting distance of this marker); War in the Backcountry (within shouting distance of this marker); Camden - Strategic Key (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Southern Campaign, Aug 1780 - Apr 1781 (about 300 feet away); The Southern Campaign, Apr 1781 - Dec 1782 (about 300 feet away); The Southern Campaign, Dec 1778 - Aug 1780 (about 300 feet away); The Fortified Post (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2017
2. The British Evacuation Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2017
3. Marker at Historic Camden
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 844 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
