Fort Galphin

Fort Galphin (1760-1781) - A trading post and brick home established in 1760 on Silver Bluff in Aiken County, South Carolina. Named Fort Galphin after George Galphin, owner of the property. Abandoned in 1781. Also known by the British as Fort Dreadnought.

History of Fort Galphin

Established in 1752 by George Galphin as trading post and brick home later palisaded in 1860 to protect against hostile Cherokee attacks. Taken over by the British in 1780 during the Revolutionary War and renamed Fort Dreadnought. Recaptured on 21 May 1871 by Patriots under Colonel Henry Lee, (Light-Horse Harry), and Brigadier General Andrew Pickens who captured 126 British prisoners and military stores. Abandoned in 1781.

Current Status

Archeological remains.

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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1244782

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Location: Silver Bluff, Aiken County, South Carolina. Maps & Images Lat: 33.31214 Long: -81.8556 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....'

See Also:

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 712.

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Galphin
• National Register - Fort Galphin
• Groover Research - Fort Galphin

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