Congaree River Ferries

Historical marker location:

Wateree, South Carolina

( Marker is on U.S. 601, 2.4 miles south of 2 Rivers Road (South Carolina Highway 267), on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2014

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.