Georgetown County
Website: https://sc250georgetown.org/
Georgetown County, SC, was a vital Revolutionary War port and home to Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox,” whose guerrilla tactics harassed British forces. The British occupied Georgetown from 1780–1781, while Thomas Lynch Jr., a native son, signed the Declaration of Independence. Lafayette also landed nearby, underscoring the county’s importance.
Nearby Historical Sites
Nearby Events
“The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
County Committee Contact Info
Contact Name: Ken Baeszler
Contact Phone Number: 704-617-5045
Contact Email: georgetowncounty250@gmail.com
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