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Learning of the disaster at Camden, Patriot Gen. Thomas Sumter pulled his troops northward and camped at Fishing Creek near Great Falls. Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton's mounted troops riding double caught up with Sumter's men on August 18, 1780 and overran the camp. Sumter barely escaped. Any organized force in SC was lost.


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Fishdam Ford

Fishdam Ford was the site of the battle on November 9, 1780, in which Gen. Thomas Sumter's men repelled a night assault by Maj. James Wemyss and the British 63rd Regiment. Gen. Sumter had camped at Fishdam Ford in order to draw off troops from Lord Charles Cornwallis'

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Bethlehem Baptist

Predates the Civil War, cemetery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145)

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Black Rock Baptist

Founded in 1853 by the Rev. Leroy Featherstone. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Bethel UMC

Founded in 1837 and built in 1898. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Chester, SC Other Attractions

Zion Pilgrim Baptist Cemetery

This site is considered one of the largest African-American cemeteries in Chester County. Please call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) for detailed directions and more information.

Chester, SC Cemeteries

Things to do Other Attractions near Chester, SC

Carolina Adventure World

This 2,600-acre family park offers 100 miles of groomed trails that wind through deep woods, into steep valleys and along flo...

Fishing Creek

Learning of the disaster at Camden, Patriot Gen. Thomas Sumter pulled his troops northward and camped at Fishing Creek near G...

Mt. Prospect Methodist

Built c. 1851, this church still has an intact slave gallery. Call the church or the Chester County library (803-377-8145) fo...

Cheraw Fish Hatchery

Over 3 million sport fish are produced annually for release into South Carolina's public lakes and rivers. Species produced i...

Progressive Journal

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