General Francis Marion was one of the pivotal figures in the American Revolution. As leader of the Militia in South Carolina his men kept the British on their toes with hit and run tactics which were the basis for guerilla warfare as we know it today. Many books have been written about General Marion, and along with military leaders Sumter and Pickens, served as a model for the character Mel Gibson portrayed in the movie "The Patriot".

 Located approx 19 miles from Eutawville in Berkeley County. Take SC Hwy 6 from Eutawville (East) bear left when SC Hwy 45 separates from Hwy 6 and follow it for about 7 miles.  You will pass the turn off for the Santee Dam. About two miles up the road the entrance to the site is located on the left side of the road.

Entrance to the site from Hwy 45 is:

Latitude: 33.41979  Longitude: -080.26278

The entrance to the burial site is marked by a large sign.

Markers greet the visitor to the site with information about the property and General Marion.

Reverse side of marker.

 The tomb of General Marion and his wife Mary Esther Marion are enclosed by a wrought iron fence.  A small gate provides access. General Marion died February 27, 1795 at the age of 63.

A bronze plaque noting the replacement of the first tomb in 1893 is mounted on the left side of the large granite marker.

The Bronze Plaque Reads..

"Sacred to the memory of Gen. Francis Marion who departed this life on the 27th February 1795, in the sixty-third year of his age.  Deeply regretted by all his fellow-citizens. History will record his worth and rising generations embalm his memory as one of the most distinguished patriots and heroes of the American Revolution which elevated his native Country to honor and independence and secured to her the blessings of Liberty and Peace.  This tribute of veneration and gratitude is erected in commemoration of the noble and gallant exploits of the soldier who lived without fear and died without reproach." 

The Bronze Plaque Reads..

 Relatives of both General Marion and his wife are buried close by.

"Underneath this stone lies the mortal remains of Mary Esther Marion relict of General Francis Marion who died on the 26th July 1815 aged 75 years among the many virtues of this of this amiable lady were those of piety charity affection benevolence and humanity particularly to her domestics she died  lamented as she lived esteemed by all who know her this monument sacred to the memory of the deceased is erected by desire of the late Keating Lewis Simons (as directed in his will in testimony of his gratitude, friendship, and affection for her)"