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Battle of Tearcoat

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During the American Revolution, a few miles south of Turbeville, Gen. Francis Marion and his militia routed the British. General Marion learned Colonel Tynes, with over ninety troops was camped at the edge of Tearcoat Swamp. On Oct. 25, 1780, Marion moved swiftly towards Tearcoat and attacked at Midnight. Marion’s Patriots captured food, muskets and horses.

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