National Historic Landmark

Snow's Island

Johnsonville, Florence County, South Carolina
Listed
March 14, 1973
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
73001708

About this property

Snow's Island is an area of swampy lowlands along the Pee Dee River in Florence County, South Carolina. The area is historically significant as the headquarters during the American Revolutionary War for forces led by Francis Marion (1732-1795), a South Carolina militia officer who is celebrated as the "Swamp Fox." Employing guerrilla war tactics, Marion significantly contributed to the American war effort by conducting numerous raids on British outposts." The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.

Location

Johnsonville, Florence County, South Carolina

Categories

HISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALMILITARY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Snow's Island listed on the National Register?

Snow's Island was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Snow's Island?

Snow's Island is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Snow's Island a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Snow's Island has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Snow's Island?

The period of significance for Snow's Island is recorded as the listed era.

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