Dillon County

Dillon County, though a frontier borderland during the Revolutionary War, witnessed several important skirmishes. At Rouse’s Ferry and later at the Skirmish of Bear Swamp in 1781, local militia confronted British forces, reflecting the fierce resistance of area residents. Nearby in Marion County, Francis Marion’s campaigns deeply influenced the region, shaping Dillon’s Revolutionary experience. At Hulin’s Mill (Bass’s Mill) near Latta on Catfish Creek, Colonel Abel Kolb’s men surprised and defeated Loyalists, one of many small but pivotal actions that characterized the Southern Campaign. The town of Dillon itself endured a brief British occupation, underscoring how deeply the war reached into the backcountry. Together, these events mark Dillon County’s enduring contribution to America’s fight for independence.