As a result, Marion has been honored by having counties and towns named for him to an extent Equalled or surpassed by few of America's greatest men.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
Harland, whose courage Equalled his passions, immediately drew, as did Frederick, and endeavoured to guard the Captain, against whose life the ruffians seemed principally to direct their attention.
"The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I"
Sophia Reeve
The number of captives, according to Wyntoun, nearly Equalled that of the victors.
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott