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2nd Battle of Fort Watson
First British Fort to Fall 23 April 1781. American Forces led by Brig. Gen. Francis Marion “The Swamp Fox”.
South Carolina Militia – Commander LTC Henry “Lighthorse Harry” Lee Lee’s Legion British Forces led by Lt. James McKay 64th Regt of Foot
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Swamp Fox
Sacred to the memory of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion who departed this life, on the 27th of February, 1795, in the sixty-third year of his age; deeply regretted by all his fellow citizens
History will record his worth, and rising generations embalm his memory, as one of the most distinguished patriots and heroes of the American revolution: which elevated his native country. To Honour and Independence, and secured to her the blessing of Liberty and Peace.
This tribute of veneration and gratitude is erected in commemoration of the noble and distinguished virtues of the Citizen; and the gallant exploits of the Soldier; who lived without fear and died without reproach.
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