Federal Expedition on John's Island / Battle of Burden's Causewa
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Federal Expedition on John's Island
The Battle of Burden’s Causeway was the climax of a Federal expedition against John’s Island, July 2-9, 1864. 5000 Federals under Brig. Gen. John P. Hatch crossed the Stono River and advanced along it. By July 6th they occupied a strong position here, where a bridge on Burden’s Causeway crossed Burden’s Creek.
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Battle of Burden's Causeway
Fewer than 2000 Confederates under Brig. Gen. B.H. Robertson opposed the Federals. Brief skirmishing and shelling occurred on July 7th and 8th. On July 9, 1864, the Confederates attacked, were repulsed, were reinforced, and attacked again. Hatch, compelled to withdraw, evacuated John’s Island late that night.
Marker is at the intersection of River Road and Plow Ground Road (South Carolina Road 10-1156), on the right when traveling south on River Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
