Field of Huck's Defeat

Field of Huck's Defeat (HMG9H)

Location: Rock Hill, SC 29730 York County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 51.93', W 81° 10.535'

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[Front Marker]
Where 75 Whigs led by
Colonel William Bratton
defeated a British and Tory
force of 500 men
July 12, 1780.

On this date, Sept.30, 1953, there stands 200 feet to the north of this stone, the Revolutionary home of Col. William Bratton and his wife, Martha. The land was a grant under George the Third.

[Rear Marker]
To the memory of
Mrs. Martha Bratton
wife of
Col. William Bratton
—————
Loyal in the face of death.
Brave in the hour of danger.
Merciful in the moment of victory.
Details
HM NumberHMG9H
Series This marker is part of the Daughters of the American Revolution series
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Year Placed1902
Placed ByKings Mountain Chapter-Daughters of the American Revolution
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 10:28pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 483951 N 3858141
Decimal Degrees34.86550000, -81.17558333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 51.93', W 81° 10.535'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 51' 55.80" N, 81° 10' 32.10" W
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Area Code(s)803
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1325-1485 State Rte 165, Rock Hill SC 29730, US
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