Near Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pursued Beyond the Battlefield
“The road for some miles was strewed with the wounded and killed. The number of dead horses, broken wagons and baggage scattered on the road, formed a perfect scene of horror and confusion, such was the terror and dismay of the Americans.” Charles Stedman, British Commissary Officer
At Rugeley’s Mill, a small group of American soldiers rallied and made a valiant stand, but Tarleton drove the patriots from the site. The British cavalry chased the fugitives for a total for 22 miles before Tarleton called off the pursuit and rejoined Cornwallis.
Erected by The Palmetto Conservation Foundation. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 34° 21.477′ N, 80° 36.692′ W. Marker is near Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. Marker can be reached from Flat Rock Road (State Highway 58). 6.2 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camden Battlefield (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Camden (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 400 feet away in South carolina); Baron DeKalb (about 400 feet away); The Armies March to Camden (about 400 feet away); Contest with the Continentals (about 500 feet away); The Road to Battle (about 700 feet away); Driven from the Field (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
More about this marker. This marker is part of an interpretive trail series at the Battle of Camden National Historic Landmark.
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 617 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.