GENERAL THOMAS SUMTER 1734-1832 WAR MEMORIAL

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BECAUSE OF HIS TENACIOUS FIGHTING QUALITIES DURING THE REVOLUTION, SUMTER BECAME RENOWNED AS THE "GAMECOCK", GENERAL THOMAS SUMTER DIED ON JUNE 1, 1832 IN STATEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE AGE OF 98. HE WAS THE LAST SURVIVING GENERAL OFFICER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Location

Address: NORTH MAIN STREET AND EAST CANAL STREET
City: SUMTER
State:
Zip Code: 29150

Details

Memorial Type: Statues of High Ranking Military Officers
Access: Public
Wars Commemorated: REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Year Dedicated:
Photograph By: MIKE STROUD
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