The Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel

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There is a printable copy below and on the right.  The event site is located near the intersection of Interstates 95 and 20, about 25 miles below the NC state line. That makes it easy from just about everywhere.

From Florence: Take Hwy 76 east past the airport. Turn left at the flea market on Hwy 327. Turn right on East Old Marion Hwy. About 2 miles down, turn left into Rankin Plantation. Signs should be apparent. The house and camp are visible from the road. If you see the Mars Bluff Feed & Seed store on the left then you just missed it. If you see a manufacturing plant (Roche Pharmaceutical) on the left, then you went 2 miles too far.

From North, South or West: Travel Interstate 95 to Exit #170 and take Hwy 327 South. Go past the Country Club Of SC (on the left) and turn left at the stop light on East Old Marion Hwy. About 2 miles down, turn left into Rankin Plantation. Signs should be apparent. The house and camp are visible from the road. If you see the Mars Bluff Feed & Seed store on the left then you just missed it. If you see a manufacturing plant (Roche Pharmaceutical) on the left, then you went several miles too far.

From the East: If you are coming from the Myrtle Beach area. From the north end, Hwy 22 will take you to 501 at Aynor. From the south end, Hwy 544 will take you to 501 at Conway. Continue on 501 towards Florence. Stay on the 4 lane Hwy when it becomes Hwy 576. Take Hwy 576 towards Florence. It will become Hwy 76 after a short way. Take Hwy 76 for about 20 miles. Take a right on East Old Marion Hwy. There is a stop light with a Marquette convenience store on the right. Go 3.5 miles. You will pass Roche Pharmaceutical on the right.  Slow down when you see the Mars Bluff Feed & Seed store on the right. The entrance to Rankin Plantation is the next right about 50 yards further down.

To program your GPS, use 4789 East Old Marion Hwy, Florence, SC 29502 for a street address.

Below are maps, click on the images to get a larger view.