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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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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

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