Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fruitless Victory
With his supply line severed, Greene’s army to the north, Marion and Lee to the southeast, and other partisans active west of Camden, Rawdon could not hold his position without risking the loss of his army. After receiving reinforcements on May 7, Rawdon tried to maneuver Greene into another battle but failed. He then decided to evacuate Camden.
“This little repulse will make no alteration in our general plan of operation.” Nathanael Greene, referring to his defeat at Hobkirk’s Hill
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1951.
Location. 34° 15.964′ N, 80° 36.309′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. Marker is on Lyttleton Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205, 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. Struggle for the Hill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle Of Hobkirk Hill (about 700 feet away); William Washington's Ride (about 700 feet away); Forced to Retreat (about 700 feet away); Greene's Counterblow (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Greene's Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); The British Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); The British Army (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.