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Victory Along the Santee River and Francis Marion History

Victory Along the Santee River and Francis Marion History

Santee Cooper Country

Santee Cooper Country

Victory along the Santee River provides a glimpse into the life on the backcountry frontier of the Santee River. (An opportunity for you to walk where Francis Marion walked and rode his horse in 1780-1781). Climb to the top of the Santee Indian Mound. Fort Watson was built on top by the British in Dec. 1780, then Marion's & Lee's militia took it by siege & the Maham tower, April, 1781. www.francismariontrail.com

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Midlands

Summerton

Midlands

2125 Fort Watson RD,
Summerton, SC 29148 (803) 478-2645

Info & Amenities

Location

I-95, exit 102. 1/2 mile West of I-95, follow Santee National Wildlife Refuge signs.

225th Revolutionary War Events

Yes

Price

free admission and free parking

Year Event Started

2002

Event Hours

Santee NW Refuge open daylight hours

Motorcoach Parking

Yes

Revolutionary War

Yes