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General Thomas Sumter Memorial Park

General Thomas Sumter Memorial Park

Santee Cooper Country

Santee Cooper Country
Burial place for Gen. Thomas Sumter, "The Gamecock," a friend of the Cherokee, a Revolutionary War hero, planter, congressman and senator. A town, county, national forest and a fort in Charleston are named after him.
Visit the Website Midlands
Sumter
Midlands
Acton RD,
Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 436-2640
Info & Amenities
Location
Site is near Stateburg. Follow signs from US Hwy. 76/378 and SC 261 intersection. Approximately 20 mi from downtown Sumter,
Admission
Free
Days and Hours of Operation
Daily, dawn to dusk
Revolutionary War
Yes

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