Major Robert Lide

Major Robert Lide is a South Carolina historical marker in Mechanicsville, Darlington County, dedicated 1960.

Darlington County · dedicated 1960 · Cashua Ferry Rd. (S.C. Hwy. 34) near its intersection with Georgetown Rd. (S.C. Sec. Rd. 16-495), Mechanicsville

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Born May 19, 1734/Died March 12, 1802/Served in the militia of South Carolina under General Francis Marion during the Revolutionary War and was for many years deacon of Cashway Baptist Church/is buried in Lowders Hill Cemetery/.2 mile east.

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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
Sponsored by Major Robert Lide Chapter, D.A.R. and the County of Darlington

Major Robert Lide

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