Brattonsville
BRATTONSVILLE
Here in the 1760's settle the brothers. William, Robert and
Hugh Bratton, who fought in the Revolutionary War. One-quarter
mile east of here at Jame Williamson's was fought the Battle
of Williamson's Plantation on July 12, 1780. The outnumbered
patriot militia led by Col. William Bratton and Capt. John McClure
surprised and defeated a superior force of British troops
commanded by Capt. Christian Houk, who was killed during the
fighting. In the subsequent rout and pursuit, Col. Bratton's
house became the scene of action. This was the first check to
the British after the fall of Charleston.
Revolutionary House built by Col. William Bratton, c. 1776,
with subsequent additions and renovations. Homestead built by
his son, Dr. John S. Bratton, 1823-26, with subsequent additions.
Brick House built in 1843 by Dr. John S. Bratton. Brattonsville
Post Office here 1818 - 1852. Site of Brattonsville Female
Seminary c. 1840 - c. 1860.
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