Newry World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

Newry, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Street (State Highway s37-203) and Palmetto Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Broadway Street.)

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.