Fort Prince
| Fort Prince | |
|---|---|
| Wellford, South Carolina, U.S. | |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | James Steen |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 34°58′08.4″N 82°02′56″W / 34.969000°N 82.04889°W |
| Height | 15 ft. |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1756-1761 |
| Materials | Timber |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Fort Prince |
Fort Prince was built in Spartanburg County, South Carolina for protection against the Cherokee Indians. It was near the residence of a Mr. Prince. Fort Prince was the general rallying point in times of danger when the people of the settlement sought safety. Just in front was a creek for their washing. Nearby stood a mill which ground corn, later known as Grays Mill. There was a Battle of Fort Prince during the American Revolutionary War, when Edward Hampton drove the British from the fort on July 15, 1780, and it stood for several years after.