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Nation Ford

York County · dedicated 1956 · Spratt Memorial Bridge, Cherry Rd. (U.S. Hwy. 21) at the Catawba River, about 2 mi. N of Rock Hill, Rock Hill

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Two miles downstream, prehistoric crossing of Catawba Indians, site of legendary battle between Catawbas and Cherokees. Used by Virginia traders in 1652. Sumter with 500 men had a fortified camp here in July, 1780. Federal cavalry burned the railroad bridge in April, 1865.

The program's records report this marker missing.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

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