Eutaw Springs Battleground Park facts for kids
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Eutaw Springs Battleground Park
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Grave of John Marjoribanks at Eutaw Springs Battleground Park; it was moved to the site in 1948 when its original location was flooded by the creation of Lake Marion
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| Location | 2 mi. E of Eutawville on SC 6 and 45, near Eutawville, South Carolina |
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| Area | 2.7 acres (1.1 ha) |
| Built | 1781 |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000593 |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1970 |
Eutaw Springs Battleground Park is a historic site located near Eutawville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was the site of the American Revolutionary War Battle of Eutaw Springs. The battle occurred on September 8, 1781, and was the last major engagement of the war in the Carolinas. The site includes a historic marker and the tomb of British Commander Major John Marjoribanks.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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