Eutaw Springs Battleground Park

Eutaw Springs Battleground Park is a preserved battlefield in Eutawville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The site holds a historic marker and the tomb of British Major John Marjoribanks, who died at the Battle of Eutaw Springs on September 8, 1781.

The battle occurred on September 8, 1781, when General Nathanael Greene led approximately 2,100 American soldiers in a surprise attack on a British camp commanded by Colonel Alexander Stewart. Although the Americans initially pushed the British back, they ultimately lost the fight, but this battle marked the effective end of British control in South Carolina and is viewed by many as a turning point in the war.

The battlefield lies near Eutawville, a name tied to the Eutaw Springs that gave the site its name. A historic marker on the grounds identifies the Battle of Eutaw Springs, fought on September 8, 1781, and the last major engagement of the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas. Visitors can see the tomb of British Major John Marjoribanks, a feature noted in the park's National Register listing.

The park is easily accessible from Old Number Six Highway and has no entrance fee. The paths are simple to follow, and the best time to visit is during the day, though the area is also accessible in early morning hours.

The park holds the tomb of British Major John Marjoribanks, who died after the Battle of Eutaw Springs. The site also has a historic marker, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The American Battlefield Trust and its partners have preserved more than 18 acres of battlefield land outside the park as of mid-2023.