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McCord's Ferry Site (Congaree)

Landmark

The crossing point on the Congaree River north of Eutaw Springs through which Greene's army passed during the southern campaign. Control of river crossings like McCord's Ferry determined the operational freedom of both British and American forces in the South Carolina midlands, and partisan activity frequently targeted ferry crossings to cut supply lines.

Visiting Today

Address

Near present-day Calhoun County, SC

Connected Events

Sep 1781
Greene Marches to Find Stewart

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stewart, Major General Nathanael Greene, Brigadier General Francis Marion

Sep 1781
Battle of Eutaw Springs — Opening Phase

Major General Nathanael Greene

Sep 1781
Sep 1781
American Troops Halt to Loot the British Camp

Major General Nathanael Greene

Sep 1781
Greene Withdraws from Eutaw Springs

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stewart, Major General Nathanael Greene

Sep 1781
Stewart Withdraws to Charleston

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stewart, Major John Marjoribanks, Major General Nathanael Greene

Oct 1781
Death of Major Marjoribanks

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stewart, Major John Marjoribanks

Oct 1781
Congress Awards Greene a Gold Medal

Major General Nathanael Greene

Jan 1782
British Confined to Charleston Perimeter

Major General Nathanael Greene, Brigadier General Francis Marion

Dec 1782
British Evacuation of Charleston

Major General Nathanael Greene