Two markers identify the spot of this engagement typical of the bitter warfare in South Carolina. The South Carolina historical marker calls it Quenby Bridge; the Francis Marion Trail marker spells in Quinby Bridge. Here, on July 17, 1781 at this location on the creek, British forces retreating from Monck's Corner towards Charleston were attacked by militia forces under American General Thomas Sumter. American Colonel Henry Lee attacked the British about a mile from this area, and the British fell back to here.
The British again fell back after the fight at the bridge to nearby Shubrick's Plantation established a defensive position. Against the advice of General Francis Marion, Sumter nonetheless ordered an attack; after three hours, it failed and Sumter retreated.
Quinby (or Quenby) Bridge is a place to contemplate the hubris of command. Thirty Americans died and thirty more were wounded, in an engagement involving some 550 Americans and approximately 600 Regulars and Loyalists. Many of Marion's men deserted after this and Marion did not fight under Sumter again.
Quinby (or Quenby) Bridge is a place to contemplate the hubris of command. Thirty Americans died and thirty more were wounded, in an engagement involving some 550 Americans and approximately 600 Regulars and Loyalists. Many of Marion's men deserted after this and Marion did not fight under Sumter again.
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