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below www.SwampFoxTrail.com General Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox, American
Revolutionary War
Swamp Fox Murals Trail
Society ©2004
in Clarendon County,
SC
The Swamp Fox,
General Francis Marion and his
engagements with the
British in 1780-81 in St. Mark's Parish, ( For map of murals, individual town maps linked below:) Murals Maps for locations of Swamp Fox Murals, Clarendon County, SC: Summary of Murals & Historic Sites with GPS Clarendon County Tour" app will tell you about the sites and markers; download here or at Google Play apps Store. This is your walking and talking tour of the historic markers and sites Or tour at home and pick the site to visit in Clarendon County, South Carolina 11th Francis Marion Symposium October 18-19, 2013 Best one ever - DVDs now available.
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  Newest
27th mural panel:
Francis Marion’s Militia Needs
During the American Revolution, General
Marion and the men of his Brigade encountered wounds and diseases. Those
shot or sick were left at the mercy of comrades and sympathy of Patriots
and farmers. Medical care was basic, crude, herbal and local. The “Swamp
Fox” had his brave Americans put vinegar in their water and he had less
illness than others. Find the fox. The
Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society and Anderson Pharmacy donate this mural in
Manning in 2013.
Artist: Terry Smith, Land O’ Lakes, Florida ©2013
Come see Terry work on this mural: 419 South
Mill Street:
33° 41' 16.8" N 80° 12' 45" W
Newest Manning mural in progress, panels go up first. Thanks for the good helpers.
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Thanks to The Item in the Clarendon Sun for seeing the new Swamp Fox mural: http://www.theitem.com/clarendon_sun/
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Artists Welded Sculpture: "The Swamp Fox" at F.E. DuBose Campus, Central Carolina Technical College, Manning, SC, April, 2012. Thanks to the CCTC & F.E. DuBose welding student artists, Axel Reis, the Bank of Clarendon and Swamp Fox Murals Trail. Left: Students: Dustin Cook, Will Stewart, Joshua Eichmeier; Instructor: Mark Burke; Right: Artist: Axel Reis Find this site: 33.725° N, 80.2° W Photos' credit: Thanks to Peggy C. Read all about it in the Clarendon Citizen: http://www.clarendoncitizen.com/article/students-weld-francis-marion-sculpture |
12th Mural Panel in
Manning:
Francis Marion Reflections During the American Revolution, 1780, as General Marion and the men of his Brigade pushed back the British forces in the Black and Santee River basins, it is unlikely that they ever thought of how they would be remembered by future generations. It is even unlikely that Marion lived long enough to know he was called the “Swamp Fox”. Today we can appreciate the effort these brave Americans put forth to make this the “land of the free and the home of the brave.”
The Swamp Fox
Murals Trail Society donated this mural in Manning.
Find what's hidden. |
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Clarendon Citizen notices Swamp Fox Murals 10th anniversary: http://www.clarendoncitizen.com/article/swamp-fox-murals-trail-society-celebrates-10-years |
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4 Francis Marion Trail Commission History
Markers, 1st
unveiled March 2, 2012. |
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Pond Bluff to St Stephen’s Church
(3 panels) in Manning, 2010:
Pond Bluff to St Stephen’s Church
General Marion’s militiamen re-built his home after the Revolution. Francis
Marion, at age 53, married Mary Esther Videau, April 20, 1786. They lived
at Pond Bluff, on the south edge of the Santee Swamp and raised pineland
cattle. With Oscar, the Marions frequently traveled to former battle
sites. They took day long Sunday trips to St Stephen’s Church, which was supported
by the Marion families. Feb. 27, 1795 Marion, age 62, died at his home
at Pond Bluff, presently under Lake Marion, and is buried at Belle Isle.
These murals bring alive Revolutionary War history. |
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This bronze statue of General Francis Marion stands in the glass window of Edward Jones office opposite the Town Clock on the Clarendon Courthouse Square in Manning, SC. From all reference
sources
Barinowski
sculpted
this Marion
in 2006.
Best ever:
Feb 22-23,
2013 with
about 800
participants
even with
rain and
held
inside. Celebration of "General Francis Marion Memorial Day and Victory at Wyboo Swamp", Camp Bob Cooper,
Summerton, SC. designated as February 27, the Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society sponsors
General Francis Marion Days
Living History.
Come find this Marion
statue in
Manning:
33° 41' 42" N 80° 12' 44" W
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This
Swamp Fox Mural in Manning, completed
March 2006, is the 11th:
The Swamp Fox: During
the American Revolution,
after the fall of Charles Town
in 1780, Francis Marion burst
forth to lead the Williamsburg militia.
He was the senior Regimental/Continental
Officer not captured or paroled.
He recruited patriots, ambushed the British
and Loyalists as he gained control
of the supply routes to Camden. As they said in their
textbooks, the British lost the war in
the south & so the Patriots won independence
in the south. |
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A Brief History of General Francis Marion by Dr. Joe T. Stukes, including Marion becoming the Swamp Fox: |
Come to
see these
4 murals in Turbeville, April 2008, bringing
Swamp Fox murals to 20.
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"The Burning of Mouzon's Home by his "Friend" Started Other Burnings Including Along the Black River" (August 7, 1780) Capt. William Henry Mouzon II was educated in France and spoke the language fluently. He became a surveyor and civil engineer. Henry Mouzon had a warm friendship with Banastre Tarleton from their boyhood school days in Francs. Yet so callous had the British Tarleton grown from a sense of duty to his King that he burned the Mouzon Plantation House, on August 7, 1780. Mouzon's daughter Ann recounted the day that the British arrived. She was eleven years old and was the first to see the British and alerted the rest of the family. Mouzon was able to escape into Puddin' Swamp of the Black River which was near his home. This was on the edge of St. Marks Parish, when Tarleton’s Green Dragoons burned it. Soon after the British Major James Wemyss burned out Patriots and Loyalists alike in a swathe 15 miles wide for 70 miles on the route from Kingstree to Cheraw, Santee River to Georgetown including the area along the Black River. These murals are donated by the Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society, 2008, and bring alive Revolutionary War history on Turbeville's Main Street on Dr. Kate's old Post Office building. Artist: Terry Smith, Land O’ Lakes, Florida Do find these murals: 33° 53' 25" N 80° 01' 14" W & Mouzon's home site: 33.733 N 79.933 W |
Two more murals in Summerton, May 2007, are the 15th and 16th. The Patriot and The Redcoat
During the American Revolution,
after the fall of Charles Town in 1780, General
Francis Marion’s militia crossed the Santee
swamps and appeared at many turns near Jacks
Creek and River Road. Patriots ambushed the British
and Loyalists and controlled the supply routes
to Camden. Marion's militia included black,
white and red men. This patriot represents
Oscar, called Buddy by the General, who fought beside and
was the lifelong body servant of General Marion. The Redcoats
pursued and did not capture the Swamp Fox. The Patriots
won independence for the colonies with
the Southern Campaign. ©2007
©2007
This
pair of Swamp Fox Murals is donated by
the Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society, 2007,
and depicts Revolutionary War history on Summerton's
North Main Street on the Detwiler and Gaters
buildings.
Artist: Terry
Smith, Land O’ Lakes, Florida
Do find these murals: 33° 36'
30" N 80° 20' 57" W |
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Patriot
at Scotts Lake Mural
in Summerton, completed April 2005,
is the 10th:
©2005
Patriot Departs to Ride with Marion Mural During the American Revolution,
August 1780, General Francis Marion
was ordered by General Gates to roam
the Santee burning boats.
Being successfully engaged in this task,
he learned of Gates’ defeat at Camden.
This Patriot left his family at Scott's Lake
to join Marion at nearby Nelsons Ferry.
Other mounted militia join Marion on the
River Road where they continue to attack British
supply lines, then disappear into nearby swamps.
The Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society donated this Summerton Mural. Artist: Terry Smith, Land O’Lakes, Florida (Mural Painted on North wall of Ginger's Flowers, Summerton, SC April 2005) Do find this Mural: 33° 36' 28" N 80° 21' 06" W & Scott's Lake: 33.539N 80.438W |
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Citizen Soldier (National Guard of 1780) Mural During the American Revolution, the militia like Marion's Brigade was totally dependent on a man with a horse & a gun who tended his farm & responded to Marion's call to arms. Marion rides this horse before battle at Black Mingo, Sept., 1780. Marion & Oscar summon farmer-soldier from his crops. These farmer-soldiers cut the supply lines, intimidated the Tories from Charles Town to Camden and thwarted and embarrassed the British from the Pee Dee to the Santee River. The Town of Manning, the Manning Piggly Wiggly, the Manning Rotary and the Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society donated this mural in Manning, SC. Artists: Dayton & Sandy Wodrich, Brenham, Texas. (Mural Painted on East wall of Piggly Wiggly, S. Mill St., Manning, SC April, 2003, refurbished in 2008, 2010 & 2011.) Follow the Swamp Fox Murals Trail on Historic 301: Manning, Paxville, Summerton, Turbeville, SC Do find this mural: 33° 41' 27" N 80° 12' 45" W |
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Battle of Tearcoat Swamp Mural In the American Revolution, October 25, 1780, General Marion learned Colonel Tynes with a party of over ninety drew supplies and new muskets at Camden. Tynes was camped at the edge of Tearcoat Swamp between the forks of the Black River. Marion called a muster and with 150 men moved to Kingstree. He then turned west and moved swiftly toward Tearcoat. After scouting the encampment Marion split his force into three companies and attacked at midnight. The attackers killed six, wounded fourteen and captured twenty-three men. They also captured the food, baggage, ammunition, eighty new muskets and horses with saddles. However, Tynes escaped, but was captured a few days later in the High Hills. The citizens of Clarendon County and the Town of Turbeville donated this mural in Turbeville, SC. Artist: Will Anderson, Stateburg, SC. (Mural Painted on West wall of Dollar General, Park St., Turbeville, SC June, 2002, refurbished 2008.) Revolutionary History in Clarendon County, SC with General Francis Marion, The "Swamp Fox". Follow the Swamp Fox Murals Trail on Historic 301: Turbeville, Manning, Paxville, Summerton, SC. Do find this mural .33° 53' 26"N 80° 01' 15"W & Tearcoat site: 33.814 N 80.143 W |
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Chase from Richbourg’s Mill to Ox Swamp During the American Revolution,
November
1780, Colonel Tarleton with his Green
Dragoons hunted General Marion. Tarleton
encamped at the late General Richardson’s home.
Marion was warned by the widow's son and quickly
withdrew to Jacks Creek near Richbourg’s
Mill. Learning from a Tory
spy that General Marion had slipped away, Tarleton
gave chase. Marion and his
militia, staying just ahead of the dragoons and
fighting a series of delaying actions with his
rear guard, rode to the head of Jacks Creek, down
the Pocotaligo River, beyond Ox Swamp where
Tarleton gave up the chase and on to Benbow’s
Ferry. Follow the Swamp
Fox Murals
Trail: Paxville, Summerton, Manning
and Turbeville. |
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This Swamp Fox Mural in Manning, completed December
2001, is the 1st:
In the
American Revolution, Nov. 8, 1780,
Gen. Francis Marion and his militia
lured British Col. Tarleton and his Green Dragoons
about 26 miles from Jacks Creek
through the swamps (Sammy and Pocotaligo) to Ox Swamp.
After spending 6 hours in this pursuit,
Tarleton gave up the chase saying “as for the
old fox (Marion), the devil himself could not
catch him.” Thus, Gen. Marion became
known as the “Swamp Fox”.
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Dr. Joe T. Stukes recounts Francis Marion becoming the Swamp Fox: |
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Puddin’ Swamp 1776 – The Frontier Mural During the American Revolution, Puddin’ Swamp and the Black River were on the frontier. Brave and adventurous pioneer families settled on the higher ground near the Rivers. Pioneers cooked over open fires, grew their food, tapped pines for rosin and poled supplies on the Black River to Georgetown. Gen. Francis Marion was totally dependent on farmers who responded to his call to arms. Here we see Marion visiting a farmer-soldier family. Marion's Patriots captured food, muskets and horses from the British and Tories in this region during the American Revolution. The Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society and the Town of Turbeville donated this mural in Turbeville, SC. Artists: Dayton & Sandy Wodrich, Brenham, Texas. (Mural Painted on the North-East wall on old Griffin Drug Store, Gamble Street, Turbeville, SC November, 2003, refurbished 2008.) Follow the Swamp Fox Murals Trail on Historic 301: Turbeville, Manning Paxville, and Summerton. Do find this mural: 33° 53' 27" N 80° 01' 08" W & Puddin Swamp site: 33.854 N 80.495 W |
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Ambush at Half-Way Swamp Mural During the American Revolution, December 1780, over 750 recently arrived British replacement fusiliers were marching from Nelson’s Ferry having crossed the Santee River. Major McLeroth’s British troops from Moncks Corner joined them as an escort to Camden. General Marion’s Brigade was hiding in the swamp in ambush positions near Fludd’s Mill (now Elliott’s Mill Pond) on the River Road. Marion’s Brigade began picking off the British. This harassment led to the Major’s flag of truce & another bit of history & another mural. The Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society donated this mural in Manning, SC. Artists: Master Peace Originals: Liz & Adam Williams, Sumter, SC. (Mural Painted on the East wall of B Mart, Brooks St., Manning, SC June, 2004.) Follow the Swamp Fox Murals Trail on Historic 301: Manning, Summerton, Turbeville, SC Do find this mural: 33° 44' 19" N 80° 21' 28" W & Half-Way Swamp site: 33.655 N 80.495 W |
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As part of the Bridges Campaign: Battle of Wyboo Swamp (Tuesday, March 6, 1781) (Left, central & right panels) 
©2006During the American Revolution, the Bridges Campaign or Watson Chase started March 6, 1781. Colonel Watson and British troops from Fort Watson were sent to crush General Marion. Marion’s Militia challenged them on the 1/4 mile causeway over Wyboo Swamp. The cavalry clashed several times on the causeway. When the cannon arrived Marion withdrew to a position near the Cantey Plantation. One of Marion’s men, Gavin James, personally killed three Tory dragoons on the causeway. He shot one and then bayoneted two from his horse. The Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society commissioned this mural for the IGA (600 S. Mill St & Bozard St.) in Manning, 2006. Artist: Terry Smith, Land O’ Lakes, Florida Prints (11" x 17") of the 3 panels are available NOW. Do find these murals: 33° 41' 10" N 80° 12' 39" W & Wyboo Swamp site: 33.539 N 80.218 W 
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Summary of Murals'
Locations with GPS: M 13 Marion Militia Needs, Anderson Pharmacy, S. Mill St.: 33°41'16.8"N 80°12'45"W M 10-12 Wyboo Swamp - IGA, S. Mill St.: 33° 41' 10" N 80° 12' 39" W M 9
Citizen Soldier - Piggly Wiggly, S. Mill St.: 33° 41' 27" N 80° 12'
45" W M 8 Marion Statue - Edward Jones, S. Mill St.: 33° 41' 42" N 80° 12' 44" W M 6
Reflections - Citi Trends, Mill St.: 33° 41' 47" N 80° 12' 42" W M 1-3 Pond Bluff to St Stephens Church - Geddings Hardware, N. Brooks St.: 33° 41' 51" N 80° 12' 36" W Marion
Sculpture - FE DuBose Campus, Central Carolina Technical College, US
521: 33.725° N, 80.2° W
S 3-6 Fort Watson - Baucoms, Main St.: 33° 36' 28"N 80° 20'
59"W
S 8 Patriot at Scotts Lake - Ginger’s, S. Cantey St.: 33° 36'
28" N 80° 21' 06" W
T 2 Tearcoat Swamp - Dollar General, Main St.: 33° 53' 26"N
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The General Francis Marion on the Santee River story (1781, during the American Revolution) is told on the Murray’s Ferry Historic Marker. This marker originated on the first Santee River Bridge entrance on brick posts, now highway US 52. It returned to South Carolina via Florida and Ohio. Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society coordinated the rescue and return 2Sept.008. Special thanks to A. and R. Hausfeld, J.M. Odom, B. Rowe, D. Stewart, G. Summers and W. Turbeville. Do find this historic piece: 33° 41' 42" N 80° 12' 44" W |
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Siege of Fort Watson Mural Colonel Lee and Lee's Legion joined General Marion and Marion's Brigade on the Santee River. They elected to capture British-held Fort Watson to get supplies. General Thomas Sumter had attacked Fort Watson unsuccessfully on February 28, 1781. Marion's men laid siege to Fort Watson for many days starting April 16, 1781. While waiting for a cannon to arrive, Major Maham suggested building a tower to have sharpshooters pick off the Redcoats inside the fort. The Patriots gathered saplings for several days and constructed the tower overnight. The use of the tower led to the capture of Fort Watson on April 23rd, 1781, and was the final Battle of Fort Watson. The citizens of Clarendon County and SC Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) donated this mural in Summerton, SC. Artist: Will Anderson, Stateburg, SC. (Mural Painted on East wall of Baucom's, Duke St., Summerton, SC December, 2002, destroyed 2008.) Follow the Swamp Fox Murals Trail on Historic 301: Summerton, Manning, Paxville, Turbeville, SC |
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| "The Swamp Fox Song" My name is Francis Marion. I fought the British redcoats in ’76, Hiding in the Carolina swamps by day & surprising them with swift strikes at night. They called me a tricky swamp fox, so a swamp fox I became. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox Tail on his hat. Nobody knows Where the Swamp Fox at. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox Hiding in the glen. He runs away to fight again. I fire a gun, the birds take wing. Their startled cry’s a signal clear. My men march forth to fight the King. And leave behind their loved ones dear. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Tail on his hat. Nobody knows Where the Swamp Fox at. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Hiding in the glen. He runs away to fight again. We had no lead, we had no powder. Always fought with an empty gun. Only made us shout the louder. We are the men of Marion. We had no cornpone, had no honey, all we had was continental money. Couldn’t buy nothing worth beans in a pot Roastin’ ears & possum was all we ever got. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Tail on his hat. Nobody knows Where the Swamp Fox at. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Hiding in the glen. He runs away to fight again. We had no blankets, had no beds. Had no roof above our heads. We get no shelter when it rains. All we got was Yankee brains. The Redcoats rise in a foreign land Their hearts are far across the sea, They never try to understand We fight for home & liberty. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Tail on his hat. Nobody knows Where the Swamp Fox at. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Hiding in the glen. He runs away to fight again. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Tail on his hat. Nobody knows Where the Swamp Fox at. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, Hiding in the glen. He runs away to fight again. |
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Home in the
Backcountry, 1780 Mural
During the American Revolution,
life at home in the backcountry
was difficult for all. Families had
to be self-sufficient. The children
carried water and carded cotton for the spinning
wheel, helped tend the kitchen garden, cared
for animals, milked cows, made butter and soap.
The women protected and managed the home when the
men & boys were away fighting with Marion's Brigade.
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Join the Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society Promote Gen. Francis Marion History through Murals in Clarendon County, SC. The purposes, for which this organization is formed,
are
exclusively charitable and educational
within the meaning of the Section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and is an independent, non-profit organization. |
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Francis
Marion related items for sale, go to
www.SwampFoxCountry.com . Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society shares the great Revolutionary War history of SC. These Revolutionary War books and crafts are available: Francis Marion Lapel Pins, Liberty Crest Pins Wyboo Swamp Battle Murals Prints Dr. Christine Swager’s: "Black Crows and White Cockades", "If Ever Your Country Needs You", "Come to the Cow Pens", "The Valiant Died", "Heroes of Kettle Creek, 1779-1782". Kate Salley Palmer’s: “Francis Marion and the Legend of the Swamp Fox”, “Palmetto - Symbol of Courage” Patrick O'Kelly’s: "Nothing but Blood & Slaughter, Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3 and Vol 4” & Marion's Orderly Book Robert Pelton's: Rev. War Period Cook Books: “Rev. Cookery” and others Hand-Made Pipes, Hand-Made Shawls, Decorated 'Hawks, Decorated Powder Horns, Hand-Painted Rev. Soldiers, Clarendonopoly. Call for more info: 803-478-2645, 803-460-9626 or email: gcsummers@ftc-i.net |
(Photo from Larry @ Silver Images) Striped Bass Festival, April 2002 & 2003, Parade had Revolutionary War Re-enactor Participants. 
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Sumter High School Hands on History students show survival skills of Revolutionary Period during Striped Bass Festival, April, 2002 & Victory at Fort Watson Encampment, October, 2002. |
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influenced him to include the creatures of the swamp in 2001. Visit all the murals & find the creatures. The first Clarendon Swamp Fox mural was completed in December, 2001. |
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Be part of this long-range murals project to promote history through murals. The Mural Society is a
501(c)(3), non-profit.
C. Hester, PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102 or G. Summers 803-478-2645 gcsummers@ftc-i.net |
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