Battle of Tearcoat
During the American Revolution, a few miles south of Turbeville, General 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 toward tearcoat and attacked at midnight. Marion's Patriots captured food, muskets, and horses.
Marker is on Calvert Street (State Road 14-119) near Main Street (U.S. 301), on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
