The Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, located in Clinton, is a vital piece of history that contains a portion of the Revolutionary War battlefield, as well as the colonial home and mill sites of Edward Musgrove, whose property was used as a temporary camp by the British which led to the battle that was fought near his home.

The site is located at 398 State Park Road, (just off Highway 56) in Clinton and offers nearly 2.5 miles of interpretive trails that interpret the Edward Musgrove Home and Mill site and the battlefield.

The site brochure reads, “Musgrove Mill State Historic Site protects, preserves and interprets the Revolutionary War Battle of Musgrove’s Mill, which took place on August 9,1780. This brief but bloody conflict pitted a small detachment of Patriot militia against a larger combined force of Loyalist militia and Provincial Regulars. Despite the odds, the Patriots scored convincing victory, which was an important turning point in the war on the South Carolina frontier.”

A visitor’s center houses exhibits of the Battle of Musgrove’s Mill, the American Revolution in South Carolina, heroines of the Revolution, weapons used during the country’s fight for independence and a small gift shop.

Picnicking and a covered picnic shelter are available for visitors as well as fishing, canoeing and kayaking the Enoree River.

Programs, provided by park rangers, for groups of five or more are available for a nominal fee. Reservations are required. Programs include battlefield tours, living history demonstrations and activities for children. For reservations call (864) 938-0100.

Musgrove Mill State Historic Site  is open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and there is not an admission fee. It is a South Carolina State Park and is a part of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

“Numerous persons visit the site,” said Brian Robson, Park Manager. “Many  visitors are tourists, some from out-of-state and others simply get off the Interstate. We would like to have more local persons visit the park and discover and take advantage of the variety of activities that are offered to persons of all ages and also learn more about the historical significance of the Musgrove Historic Site.”