Historical Marker

Confederate Headquarters

AT THE CENTURY HOUSE, S. C. HWY. 34, ONE BLOCK W OF MAIN ST., RIDGEWAY · Ridgeway · Fairfield

South Carolina marker

Inscription

During February 17-19, 1865, General P. G. T. Beauregard, with Wade Hampton's cavalry acting as rear guard, made his headquarters here, telegraphing General R.E. Lee in Virginia news of the evacuation of Columbia, 20 miles south, before retiring to Winnsboro. Following and destroying the railroad, Union troops arrived February 21.

Erected by Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, 1962

Location

AddressAT THE CENTURY HOUSE, S. C. HWY. 34, ONE BLOCK W OF MAIN ST., RIDGEWAY
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