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Battle of Ratcliff's Bridge

On March 6, 1781 General Thomas Sumter with a force of 250 men was attacked by a British detachment commanded by Major Fraser about 3 miles northeast at the head of Stirrup Branch. In a running fight, the Gamecock retreated along a road near here to Ratcliff's Bridge on Lynches River, 3 miles southeast.

31-02Lee County

Where it stands. Near corner of N. Main St. (U.S. Hwy. 15) & E. Church St. (S.C. Hwy. 341), Bishopville, Bishopville

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  1. 31-05Bishopville0.1 miles
  2. 31-14William Apollos James House0.2 miles
  3. 31-18Dennis High School0.4 miles
  4. 31-09Thomas Gordon Mcleod0.5 miles
  5. 31-19Bishopville High School0.6 miles
  6. 31-12James Jenkins 1764-18471.8 miles