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Baron de Kalb Grave, Camden

Monument

The grave of Major General Johann de Kalb in Camden, killed at the Battle of Camden in August 1780. De Kalb's death at Camden and the American defeat there were the events that made the Hobkirk's Hill campaign necessary. His grave connects the two Camden engagements.

Visiting Today

Address

Broad St, Camden, SC 29020

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