Battle of Kingstree

Somewhere northwest of Kingstree on the night of Aug. 27, 1780, while scouting for Gen. Marion, a South Carolina militia company led by Maj. John James attacked a British force sent to ravage Williamsburg

District, capturing prisoners and gaining information that decided Gen. Marion not to risk a general engagement.

Marker is on West Academy Street (State Road 527) near Frierson Lane, on the right when traveling south.