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On this day in South Carolina history

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  • 1780
    Battle of Camden statewide

    Kershaw County

    Major British victory in the backcountry—casualty and militia research hub for Kershaw area.

    See Kershaw County and Revolutionary guides. Camden District context matters for nearby counties too.

  • 1780
    Battle of Camden in Kershaw research

    Kershaw County

    Revolutionary defeat densifies pension research.

    Battle of Camden topic.