Brattonsville

In the 1760's, the brothers William, Robert, and Hugh Bratton settled here and fought in the Revolutionary War. One-quarter mile east, at James Williamson's, the Battle of Williamson's Plantation was fought on July 12, 1780, when 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 a scene of action. This was the first check to the British after the fall of Charleston. The Revolutionary House was built by Col. William Bratton about 1776, with subsequent additions and renovations. The homestead was built by his son, Dr. John S. Bratton, from 1823 to 1826, with subsequent additions. The Brick House was built in 1843 by Dr. John S. Bratton. Brattonsville Post Office was here from 1818 to 1852, and this was also the site of Brattonsville Female Seminary from about 1840 to about 1860.

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