Year Erected: 1957
Marker Text: Near this spot, Company F of the Third South Carolina Cavalry, Lieut. W.L. Mole commanding, was stationed during the summer of 1864. The Company was on Patrol duty, guarding the Coast of McIntosh County.
On the night of August 18th, the post was attacked by Federal Troops coming up the South Newport River. Of Company F, less than 20 men escaped death or capture. Five civilian prisoners were taken also, and the Bridge over the South Newport River was burned.
Tips for Finding This Marker: Located on Coastal Highway (U.S. 17), .3 miles south of S. Newport River, west side of road in Townsend.
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