York County · Marker 46-06
Nation Ford
Spratt Memorial Bridge, Cherry Rd. (U.S. Hwy. 21) at the Catawba River, about 2 mi. N of Rock Hill
Front inscription
Two miles downstream, prehistoric crossing of Catawba Indians, site of legendary battle between Catawbas and Cherokees. Used by Virginia traders in 1652. Sumter with 500 men had a fortified camp here in July, 1780. Federal cavalry burned the railroad bridge in April, 1865.