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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWH2_richard-kirkland_Camden-SC.html
(West face):To Richard Kirkland C. S. A. in commemoration of his heroism at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862. Christlike compassion moved him to leap over the stone wall, a mark for hostile guns, and carry water, again and again, to the suffering foe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWGZ_the-americans-return_Camden-SC.html
In late March 1781, Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene made one of the most important decisions of the Revolutionary War. Rather than pursue Lord Cornwallis's British force toward Wilmington, North Carolina, Greene resolved to lead the American army back …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWGX_colonel-joseph-kershaws-tomb_Camden-SC.html
Joseph Kershaw (1727 - 1791) is buried in this family enclosure. He was a successful businessman, politician, district sheriff, and South Carolina Patriot militia colonel in the Revolutionary War. He helped mediate a peaceful settlement to the Sou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWGU_camden-battlefield_Camden-SC.html
Camden Battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America1961National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWD4_pursued-beyond-the-battlefield_Camden-SC.html
After the battle, Cornwallis's exhausted infantry held the field while Tarleton and his cavalry chased the Americans, capturing hundreds and killing untold others. Loyalists living north of Camden rounded up more patriot prisoners, turning them ov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWCY_driven-from-the-field_Camden-SC.html
Defeated along the entire front, the remaining American troops lost all military organization and fled in confusion. Some Continentals from the 1st Maryland Brigade retreated along the Great Wagon Road. Others, including survivors of the 2nd Maryl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWCR_charge-and-countercharge_Camden-SC.html
After ordering Webster to attack, Cornwallis commanded Lt. Col., Lord Rawdon to advance on his left. Through heavy fire, they drove back the 2nd Maryland Brigade until Gen. Baron De Kalb succeeded in halting the British charge and leading a counte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWCN_defeat-in-the-center_Camden-SC.html
Acrid smoke made it hard to breathe or see. The roar of gunfire and the death-cries of comrades made it hard to hear or think. The 1st Maryland Brigade and the NC militia battled the British 23rd and 33rd Regiments and light infantry in the center…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWCJ_panic-and-valor_Camden-SC.html
When ordering his militia to attack, Gates envisioned them marching forward and leaving their initial position vacant.
He therefore instructed Gen. William Smallwood to advance his 1st Maryland Brigade to take their place. However, before Small…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWCI_general-gates-disgrace_Camden-SC.html
When the militia fled before the initial British charge, Gates tried to rally them. However, the throng of panicked militiamen swept him up in their northward flight.
Far removed from the battlefield, Gates assumed that his army had been defeat…