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Remove Northeastern South Carolina History Trail Battle of Black Mingo Creek Overview: Located on Black Mingo Creek in Williamsburg County, this site is a major stop on the Francis Marion Trail. Here, Brigadier General Francis Marion defeated a larger force of Loyalist militia during the Revolutionary War in the style of guerrilla warfare that made him famous as the "Swamp Fox of the Revolution". Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site www.southcarolinaparks.com/colonialdorchester/introduction.aspx 300 State Park Rd., Summerville SC 29485 843-873-1740 colonialdorchester@scprt.com Overview: In 1697, Congregationalist settlers from Dorchester, Massachusetts, founded a town on the banks of the all-important Ashley River. For nearly 100 years, Dorchester prospered as an inland trade center for the region. Access: Public Access Description: 9am-6pm, daily, during Daylight Saving Time. 9am-5pm, daily, the remainder of the year. Admission: $2 adults, $1.25 SC seniors, Age 15 and younger free