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Laurens County Museum

check out the fascinating exhibits about the countys rich past.

Sites of Interest

This map offers a guided exploration of Revolutionary War-related sites across Laurens County. It highlights key historical locations where pivotal events unfolded, including battlefields, forts, and meeting houses. 

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1. Rutledge Ford – A significant crossing used during the Revolution.
2. Kellett’s Blockhouse – A strategic defensive structure.
3. Culbertson’s Backcountry Settlement – An early settlement showcasing colonial life.
4. Fort Lindley – A notable fortification site.
5. Hollingsworth’s Mill and Fort Ridgeway – A combined site with historical and industrial significance.
6. Dicey Langston Homeplace – The home of a Revolutionary War heroine.
7. Musgrove Mill – A battlefield commemorating a major Patriot victory.
8. Duncan Creek Meeting House – One of the oldest Presbyterian congregations in the area.
9. Hurricane Meeting House – A key gathering site during the war.
10. Hammond’s Old Store – The location of a surprise Patriot attack.
11. Hayes Station – A tragic site of Loyalist retaliation.
12. Fort Williams and the Battle of Mudlick Creek – A site of critical military engagement.
13. Liberty Springs Presbyterian Church – A spiritual and community landmark.
14. Rosemont Plantation – The home of Ann Pamela Cunningham, founder of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.

Resources

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Visit this SC state park and learn about the events that took place at this historic site during the American Revolution.

Battle of Musgrove Mill

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William Lee, an enslaved African-American, served as a personal assistant to George Washington throughout the American Revolutionary War.

William Lee

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Learn about what life was like for women during the American Revolution.

Women

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Located in Gray Court the Culberston Backcounty Settlement is home to buildings that date back to 1775.

Culberston Backcounty Settlement

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​The South Carolina 250 Commission is dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution .

SC 250 Commission

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Visit the American Battlefield Trust to learn about the battles that took place during the Revolutionary War.

American Battlefield Trust

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When voluntary enlistments were low later in the war, many states offered freedom to enslaved people, but only if they fought on the Continental side.

Black Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

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Learn about a battle on Christmas day that resulted in an American Victory. This took place in Clinton, SC.

Hammond's Old Store

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CONTACT US

(864) 833-2716

Laurens County Revolutionary War 250 Committee 

 PO Box 248 Laurens, SC | 291 Professional Park Road

Clinton, SC

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