The Courthouse Lancaster County Marker

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Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Courthouse Lancaster County

By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

1. The Courthouse Lancaster County Marker

Inscription. Built in 1825-1828. Designed by Robert Mills of Charleston, South Carolina, America's first native born, professionally trained architect, State Civil and Military Engineer and designer of the Washington Monument.

Erected 1957 by Waxhaw Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 29-4.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the National Historic Landmarks marker series.

Location. 34° 43.218′ N, 80° 46.251′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Dunlap Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster SC 29720, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lancaster County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Leroy Springs House (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); The Jail / Robert Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin Academy / Oldest Continuous Public School Site in Lancaster County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lancaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lancasterville Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton (approx. 0.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Lancaster.

The Courthouse Photo, Click for full size

By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

2. The Courthouse

At the time of this photo, the courthouse was undergoing restoration.

Also see . . .
1. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. (Submitted on October 29, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)
2. National Park Service. Webpage contains the Lancaster County Courthouse on the National Historic Landmark site. (Submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)