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
Lafayette Lecture Series: The Entangled Histories of Lafayette, North Island, and Slavery on Georgetown’s Shores
County Committee Contact Info
Contact Name: Ken Baeszler
Contact Phone Number: 704-617-5045
Contact Email: georgetowncounty250@gmail.com
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