Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Snee Farm

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Snee Farm Marker

Inscription. The country home of Charles Pinckney (1757-1824), Snee Farm stands about 0.7 mi. west of here. One of SC's signers of the US Constitution, Pinckney also served in the General Assembly and in Congress. He was elected governor of SC four times and was appointed minister to Spain in 1801 by Thomas Jefferson. George Washington visited Snee Farm in 1791 during his presidency.

Erected 1990 by US Constitution Bicentennial Commission of SC. (Marker Number 10-20.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the George Washington Slept Here, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 32° 50.679′ N, 79° 48.843′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Long Point Road (South Carolina Highway 10-97), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 17. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Pleasant SC 29466, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

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marker also named Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Lines (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boone Hall Plantation (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles Pinckney (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Charles Pinckney (approx. 0.6 miles away); Archeology (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Snee Farm (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.

Regarding Snee Farm. National Register of Historic Places:
Snee Farm--Charles Pinckney National Historic Site *** (added 1973 - Building - #73001702) It was declared a National Historic Landmark November 7, 1973

Also see . . . South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Site gives a little history on Snee Farm along with photos. It also list the date of entry into the National Historic Landmarks as 1973. (Submitted on October 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)

Additional keywords.

Snee Farm Marker, at intersection US 17 and Long Point Rd. ( SC 10-97 ) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 15, 2009

2. Snee Farm Marker, at intersection US 17 and Long Point Rd. ( SC 10-97 )

Washington's Southern Tour

Snee Farm Marker, looking northward along US 17 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 15, 2009

3. Snee Farm Marker, looking northward along US 17

Snee Farm today image. Click for full size.

South Carolina Department of Archives and History, May 13, 2007

4. Snee Farm today

Historic American Buildings Survey, John McWilliams, June 1960

5. Snee Farm

Historic American Engineering Record ,HABS SC,10-MOUP.V,2-5

Snee Farm first floor parlor with mantle image. Click for full size.

Historic American Buildings Survey, John McWilliams, June 1960

6. Snee Farm first floor parlor with mantle

Historic American Engineering Record ,HABS SC,10-MOUP.V,2-31

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,478 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 26, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on May 25, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.