Battle of Boykin’s Mill

A historic wooden mill building with a red roof stands near a white stone obelisk monument, surrounded by green trees and grass. The sign on the building reads Dendys Mill, Est. 1832.

Battle of Boykin’s Mill

Come explore the American Civil War battle site where local Confederate forces were outnumbered by 2,500 Federal troops including the famous 54th Massachusetts Regiment.

Although the Confederates were defeated, their resistance led to heavy losses for the Federal troops. Casualties included the last Federal officer to lose his life in the war. The Battle of Boykin’s Mill was also the last battle to be fought in South Carolina. A monument stands at the Boykin’s Mill complex in memory of the soldiers who fought on both sides of the conflict.

HOURS:
Visitors may visit the monument and town at any time.

LOCATION: Boykin is located on SC Highway 261 south of Camden. Please contact individual businesses for hours of operation

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Men dressed in historical military uniforms, likely from the 18th century, fire muskets amid thick smoke during a reenactment or battle scene. Their uniforms are red with white and blue trim.

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A large, white, two-story house with black shutters sits in front of a tall wooden fence under a partly cloudy sky, with a dirt path leading up and trees in the background.

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A group of people in Revolutionary War-era uniforms stands and sits outdoors; one bag is labeled “Liberty.” They appear to be reenactors in a forested area with sunlight filtering through the trees.

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