Public Art
General Francis Marion

General Francis Marion

Bronze on concrete pedestal

3× life-size on an 11-foot pedestal

Johnsonville, South Carolina

This 3x life size monument of General Francis Marion and his horse, Ball, stands at the historical site of Venters’ Landing, Johnsonville. The sculpture is intended to reflect the dichotomy of war. The expression of fear and confusion on Ball’s face reveals the miseries of war, while Marion’s countenance is composed and in command. His right arm is extended, pointing the way ahead to victory and the future.

The sculpture was installed in May 2013 during a ceremony that was attended by representatives of congress and other dignitaries. The General Francis Marion sculpture located at Witherspoon’s Ferry (also known as Venters’ Landing) in Johnsonville, South Carolina is 7 feet high and ten feet across, set upon a 12-foot base. The sculpture sits on an 11 ft. pedestal and is considered to be located on the spot that Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, received his commission in the Revolutionary War. There is no charge for viewing the sculpture and it can easily be seen from the highway.

General Francis Marion and his horse, Ball
General Francis Marion and his horse, Ball
General Francis Marion sculpture at sunset in Johnsonville, SC
General Francis Marion sculpture at sunset in Johnsonville, SC
The General Francis Marion monument on its pedestal
The General Francis Marion monument on its pedestal
The monument at Venters' Landing in Johnsonville, South Carolina
The monument at Venters' Landing in Johnsonville, South Carolina
General Francis Marion - "The Swamp Fox" - American Revolutionary War Hero
General Francis Marion - "The Swamp Fox" - American Revolutionary War Hero
General Francis Marion - "The Swamp Fox" - American Revolutionary War Hero
General Francis Marion - "The Swamp Fox" - American Revolutionary War Hero
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