Francis marion swamp fox burial site

Pineville in Berkeley County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Francis Marion, also, Francis Marion's Grave. . ( Front Text ) , Francis Marion , Brigadier General of S.C. militia during the American Revolution, Francis Marion, was one of the partisan leaders who kept the war alive during the British occupation of the state.

Francis marion swamp fox burial site

His elusive disappearances after surprise attacks against superior forces harassed and demoralized the enemy, earning for him the name, "Swamp Fox." , ( Reverse Text ) , Francis Marion's Grave , Francis Marion Died Feb.

27, 1795, in his 63rd year, and was buried here at Belle Isle Pantation, home of his brother, Gabriel. His own plantation, Pond Bluff, was 15 miles up river and is now under Lake Marion. He was born in South Car