Buford's Massacre

Historical marker location:

Buford, South Carolina

( Marker is on Rocky River Road, 0.2 miles south of Pageland Highway, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2005

May 29, 1780.

The first successful English settlement in South Carolina was established in 1670 in what is now known as Charleston. The settlement was named Charles Towne in honor of King Charles II of England.