Near Lake Wylie in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle Bigger's Ferry 1780
Photographed By Charles R. Robbins, Jr., September 2, 2012
1. Battle Bigger's Ferry 1780 Marker
New Aquisition School attended by Pres. Andrew Jackson 1779 and the widow Howe's cottage where he boarded are 1 mi. east of this point.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 35° 5.522′ N, 81° 5.864′ W. Marker is near Lake Wylie, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Charlotte Highway (State Highway 274) and Lake Wylie Road, on the right when traveling north on Charlotte Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clover SC 29710, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birthplace of Daniel Harvey Hill (approx. 3.1 miles away); William Hill (1741-1816) / Hill's Ironworks (approx. 3.1 miles away); Bethel Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Allison Creek Presbyterian Church / Clay Hill Graveyard (approx. 3.6 miles away);
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2012, by Charles R. Robbins, Jr. of Rock Hill, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,275 times since then and 62 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 2, 2012, by Charles R. Robbins, Jr. of Rock Hill, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
