Camden Battlefield

Camden Battlefield is a Revolutionary War site that spreads across thousands of acres of farmland and fields north of the town. The landscape is crossed by several roads that divide the ground into different sections.

The site was the location of a decisive battle in 1780 during the southern war campaign when British General Charles Cornwallis defeated American troops. This defeat of the Continental Army proved important to British efforts to control the southern colonies.

The site marks a turning point in the southern campaign where American and British forces met head to head. Visitors today can see how the armies were positioned along different parts of the ground.

The site is fairly open and can be explored on foot or by car since several roads pass through the grounds. A visit works best if you take time to walk the different viewpoints and marked positions.

Both armies launched surprise attacks on each other during the night, resulting in an unexpected clash around 2 AM. This nighttime collision before the main battle altered the course of the whole day.