Barr's Tavern Site

Historical marker location:

Lancaster, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Charlotte Highway (U.S. 521) and Old Charlotte Road, on the left when traveling south on Charlotte Highway.)

Marker installed: 1970

South Carolina was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. The Battle of Camden, fought on August 16, 1780, resulted in a devastating defeat for the American army and caused the temporary collapse of the southern resistance to British rule.