Battle of Aiken

Battle of Aiken (HM6HA)

Location: Aiken, SC 29801 Aiken County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 33.643', W 81° 43.153'

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Near this spot on February 11, 1865was fought one of the final Confederate victories of the War Between The States.Federal Cavalry commanded by MajorGeneral Hugh Judson Kirkpatrick wereattacked by Confederate Cavalry commanded by Major General JosephWheeler when the Federals enteredAiken from the south east along theSouth Carolina Railroad. The Federalsretreated to Montmorenci where theirinfantry support was stationed.Successful defense of Aiken by the Confederates prevented the possibledestruction of the cities of Aiken,Augusta and the Graniteville Mill.
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HM NumberHM6HA
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Year Placed1960
Placed ByAiken County Historical Commission
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Date Added Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 12:42pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 433241 N 3713682
Decimal Degrees33.56071667, -81.71921667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 33.643', W 81° 43.153'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 33' 38.58" N, 81° 43' 9.18" W
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Area Code(s)803
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 318 Richland Ave E, Aiken SC 29801, US
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