Historical Marker

Marion Depot

Historical marker location:
209 E. Bobby Gerald Pkwy., Marion, South Carolina
( Marker is on E. Bobby Gerard Pkwy..)
Marker installed: 2009

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.