Snow's Island

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Snow's Island
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Nearest city:	Johnsonville, South Carolina
Built/Founded:	1781
Designated as NHL:	December 02, 1974[1]
Added to NRHP:	March 14, 1973[2]
NRHP Reference#:	73001708
Governing body:	Private

"From approximately December 1780 to late March 1781, Snow's Island served as headquarters for forces led by Francis Marion (1732-1795), a South Carolina militia officer who is celebrated as the "Swamp Fox". Employing guerilla war tactics, Marion significantly contributed to the American war effort by conducting numerous raids on British outposts."^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Snow's Island. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-03-12.
2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).

[edit] External links

• Snow's Island, Florence County (Address Restricted), at South Carolina Department of Archives and History

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