Hayes' Station
November 19, 1781
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Other than the churches, Hayes Station is considered by some to be the most sacred site in Laurens County. On Nov. 19, 1781, William “Bloody Bill” Cunningham led an attack on Hayes’ Station, and accounts indicate he set the fort on fire, forcing the Patriot militia inside to surrender. However, after promising the Patriots quarter, Bloody Bill brutally murdered Col Joseph Hayes and 18 men of the Little River Regiment, including 14-year-old Joseph Williams and his brother, both sons of slain Laurens County Patriot, Gen. James Williams. It is reported that 14 of these men are buried on the site in two common graves. The one acre site currently has a monument erected by the DAR in 1910.
 Aerial view of Hayes' Station Monument Site |  Parking is available in a gravel lot at Hayes' Station. |  Important safety and access information: Scroll to the "Visit Hayes' Station" section below to learn more. |
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 There is a 200 yard walk from parking to the monument site. |  Explore the history of Hayes' Station. |  The Hayes' Station monument site is surrounded by pines and a private hunting club. Learn more below. |
 This stone monument to those who lost their lives in the Hayes' Station massacre was erected by the Henry Laurens Chapter of the DAR in 1910. |  This stone monument to those who lost their lives in the Hayes' Station massacre was erected by the Henry Laurens Chapter of the DAR in 1910. |  This stone monument to those who lost their lives in the Hayes' Station massacre was erected by the Henry Laurens Chapter of the DAR in 1910. |
Visit Hayes' Station
455 Williams Rd, Clinton, SC, 29325
At this site, you will find a historical marker describing Hayes' Station, Fort Williams, and Mudlick Creek, as well as the Hayes' Station monument site. Parking is available in a gravel lot. Do NOT visit this site during deer hunting season: October 1 - January 1. Learn more below.