General Thomas Sumter Memorial Park

Quick side trip.

A quick stop between Camden and Sumter, this place warrants just a few minutes of your time. It is the Sumter family historic graveyard. There is an informational sign about General Sumter, an impor...

Small, Little to See

Thomas Sumter, a hero of the Revolutionary War, and his family are buried here. There is not a lot to see. There is a trail that we did not take, so we have no idea if it is worth it. There is one ...

Grave site of a Revolutionary hero

This small park is the remains of a larger area where General Thomas Sumter - namesake of the renowned Civil War's first battle at Fort Sumter - lived after the war. There are several parking places w...

A well maintained, quiet area, a moment of peace

Thomas Sumter's final resting place is among his family, in a somewhat remote area, that is well maintained, and seemingly restful. A true monument of an American patriot, paid with honor, and laid t...

Nice park

The memorial park is very clean. If you are interested in seeing some of Sumter's history, you will want to stop here. A little off the beaten path, but well worth visiting.