Site of The Battle of Dingle's Mill

Site of The Battle of Dingle's Mill (HMNW7)

Location: Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 52.546', W 80° 20.147'

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Inscription
This tablet marks
the site of the Battle
of Dingle's Mill
fought April 9, 1865
between
Potter's Brigade
and
the Reserve South
Carolina Malitia C.S.A.
Erected by
Dick Anderson
Chapter U.D.C.

(Lower stone marker text)
The adjacent marker was first placed on
the bridge built over nearby Turkey Creek.
Dedication was held, April 9, 1913 with address
by Dr. S.H. Edwards, noted Sumter educator.
Veterans of this battle attended ceremonies.
This crossing was the key military defense point.
Marker moved here January 27, 1979.
Details
HM NumberHMNW7
Series This marker is part of the United Daughters of the Confederacy series
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Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 12:12am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 561428 N 3748579
Decimal Degrees33.87576667, -80.33578333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 52.546', W 80° 20.147'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 52' 32.76" N, 80° 20' 8.82" W
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Area Code(s)803, 843
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1398 Manning Rd, Sumter SC 29150, US
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