Jacksonborough (later Jacksonboro) was originally the Native American settlement of Pon Pon. It was named after John Jackson who received a land grant in 1701. It later became the county seat of the Colleton District in 1799 and would remain the so until 1822. It had a school and Methodist and Episcopal churches.
When the British occupied Charlestown (now Charleston) in 1782, Jacksonborough became the provisional capital. The South Carolina General Assembly (the Senate and the House) met in a Masonic Lodge and Tavern that was owned by Peter Dubose.
On February 26th, the assembly passed the Confiscation Acts, which were later printed on March 20, 1782.
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Founded about 1735 on lands granted John Jackson in 1701. Seat of Colleton District from 1799 to 1822. Provisional Capital of State while Charleston under siege during the American Revolution. South Carolina Legislature met here Jan. – Feb. 1782. Sessions held in Masonic Lodge and Tavern. Passed Confiscation and Amercement Acts.
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32° 46’ 8.538” N, 80° 27’ 8.670” W
16955 Ace Basin Pkwy, Round O, SC 29474, United States
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