Lincoln Street (40-76)
N 33° 59.977 W 081° 02.320
17S E 496429 N 3762114
One of many historic figures honored with a street name in this capitol city.
Waymark Code: WM8YDN
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
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Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, for whom this street is named, was a division commander in the Saratoga Campaign. In 1778, he became commander of the Southern Department of the American Army and was in command at Charleston when the city surrendered to the British in 1780. After his exchange, Lincoln fought at Yorktown and was present at the British surrender. He served as Secretary of War (1781-83) and returned to his native Massachusetts where he died in 1810.
1988 by the Richland County Bicentennial Commission; sponsored by Wallace Concrete Pipe Company, Inc. (Marker Number 40-76.)
Marker Name: 40-76
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker number: 40-76
County: Richland
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