Battle of Ratcliff's Bridge

Battle of Ratcliff's Bridge (HMIGX)

Location: Bishopville, SC 29010 Lee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 13.072', W 80° 14.893'

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On March 6, 1781 General Thomas Sumter with a force of 250 men was attacked by a British detachment commanded by Major Fraser about 3 miles northeast at the head of Stirrup Branch. In a running fight, the Gamecock retreated along a road near here to Ratcliff's Bridge on Lynches River, 3 miles southeast.
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HM NumberHMIGX
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Marker Number31-2
Year Placed1963
Placed ByThe Lee County Historical Commission
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Date Added Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 10:08am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 569248 N 3786568
Decimal Degrees34.21786667, -80.24821667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 13.072', W 80° 14.893'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 13' 4.32" N, 80° 14' 53.58" W
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Area Code(s)803
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 113-121 E Church St, Bishopville SC 29010, US
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