Kershaw House and palisade (Camden, South Carolina)

USA / South Carolina / Camden / Camden, South Carolina

museum, place with historical importance

Built in the 1770s by Joseph Kershaw, then taken over and fortified by the British during their 1780-1781 occupation of Camden to serve as their headquarters. Burned in 1865 by Sherman, and rebuilt in 1974-1977.

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Coordinates: 34°14'6"N 80°36'5"W

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Turkey Oak (guest)

What's his name, um, oh yeah, General Charles Cornwallis lived here during the occupation. You may have heard the name.

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