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Home Site of Justice John Gaston

Chester County · dedicated 1974 · S.C. Hwy. 9, just W of bridge over Fishing Creek, Fort Lawn vicinity

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Two miles south, at Cedar Shoals on the south side of Fishing Creek, was the home of John Gaston, Esq., Justice of the Peace under both the Royal and State governments. Though advanced in years, he was the leading spirit in arousing resistance to the British in this area. All nine of his sons fought for freedom; four died in service.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History

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