Congaree Creek

[jreamy4]

Hi

I live in Columbia SC. There wasn't much fighting since the city was being defended by women, children and old men. They surrendered and THEN Sherman burnt it down , but thats another story!

There was supposed to be a large Union encampment right outside the city on the Congaree creek, but I am having trouble getting the exact location. I would think a campsite that large would be easy to find, but I'm having major problems. Any ideas for some good possible sources to get that information?

HH,
Jim

[TomWVa]

you might also want to try the atlas to accompany the official records on cd-rom or buy the book. both the o r & atlas have been a big help to me. good luck.

[tsgman]

If you cannot find anything in the OR, then ck out a topo map and find a good water source. That is if its close to the area they were supposedly at. I would start looking in that area. Good luck

[tsgman]

Sorry I didn't read that close enough! You already knew they were at the creek. So, most camps I have found and hunted were on the south side of the creeks and hills. If you can figure out where the old road came thru near the creek you might find it. Good luck!

[Southcacalaky]

Hey Jim I guess this will take a bit of researching, but thats not to say it can't be done. Anything I can do to help, email me. Take care, HH Art....

[trk5capt]

Jim, don't give up. Remember high ground , roads, & fresh water. I have found sites here using this formula. trk5capt...

[LONE GUNMAN]

ANOTHER THING TO KEEP IN MIND IS THAT THEY THREW THERE TRASH INTO THE WATER DOWN STREAM OF THE ENCAMPMENT....I WOULD LOOK FOR OLD GLASS, PIPE STEMS AND OLD HORSE TACK.....SEARCH THE CREEK BANKS WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED OUT AND LOOK FOR ANYTHING UNUSUAL.....ESPECIALLY GLASS.
GOOD LUCK
LONE GUNMAN