Fort Williams & Mudlick Creek
Fort Williams was the home-turned-fortification of Patriot Col. James Williams, who helped lead the Patriots to victory at Musgrove Mill. Williams was later killed at Kings Mountain. Two battles took place herre.
Fort Williams: December 31, 1780
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Following the defeat of Georgia Loyalist milita at Hammond’s Old Store, SC Patriot militia Col. Joseph Hayes was sent to capture Fort Williams with help from SC Continental military. However, Loyalist Brig. Gen. Robert Cunningham had been forewarned and began overnight evacuations. When they arrived, most Loyalist forces had already evacuated, and the remaining forces were chased into the woods. The Patriots burned the fort and all remaining supplies.
Mudlick Creek: March 12, 1782
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Loyalist forces later re-occupied Fort Williams, from which they forayed into the surrounding areas, following the departure of the main American army from SC. Outnumbered Patriot militia led by Col. Benjamin Roebuck and Lt. Col. Henry White. Their creativity resulted in a victory for the Patriots: They drew the Tory forces out into an ambush. Roebuck was wounded and captured, so this is also known as Roebuck’s defeat.
 Parking is available in a gravel lot at the Hayes Station site. |  The historical marker at Hayes Station includes information about Fort Williams and Mudlick Creek. |
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Visit Fort Williams & Mudlick Creek
455 Williams Rd, Clinton, SC, 29325
Historical markers for both Fort Williams and Mudlick Creek are located at Hayes Station, 455 Williams Rd in Clinton. Parking is available in a gravel by the historical kiosk.