Site of The Battle of Dingle's Mill
This tablet marks
the site of the Battle
of Dingle's Mill
fought April 9, 1865
between
Potter's Brigade
and
the Reserve South
Carolina Malitia C.S.A.
Erected by
Dick Anderson
Chapter U.D.C.
(Lower stone marker text)
The adjacent marker was first placed on
the bridge built over nearby Turkey Creek.
Dedication was held, April 9, 1913 with address
by Dr. S.H. Edwards, noted Sumter educator.
Veterans of this battle attended ceremonies.
This crossing was the key military defense point.
Marker moved here January 27, 1979.
Marker is on Manning Road (U.S. 521), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
