Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Washington Street

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Washington Street Marker

Inscription.
This street is named for George Washington, commander of the Continental Army throughout the Revolution, first President of the United States, and president of the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Early in his presidency, Washington toured the southern states. He visited South Carolina in 1791 and spent May 22-24 in the new capitol city, Columbia. While here, he attended a public dinner in the new State House.

Erected 1978 by Richland County Bicentennial Commission Sponsored By Rotary Club of Columbia. (Marker Number 40-71.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1791.

Location. 34° 0.237′ N, 81° 2.082′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Court House Square (a few steps from this marker); The Palmetto Building

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(a few steps from this marker); Legacies of The Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Mae Flemming (within shouting distance of this marker); 'We Kept the Fire Going' (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Israelite Sunday School / Columbia's First Synagogue (about 600 feet away); Vietnam Veterans & POWs (about 600 feet away); Lady Street (about 600 feet away); We Shall Not Be Moved (about 700 feet away); North Carolina Mutual Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . .
1. George Washington. George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731] – December 14, 1799) was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. (Submitted on September 13, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Constitutional Convention. The Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention, the Federal Convention, or the Grand Convention

Washington Street Marker, looking north at intersection along Main St. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

2. Washington Street Marker, looking north at intersection along Main St.

at Philadelphia) took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to address problems in governing the United States of America, which had been operating under the Articles of Confederation following independence from Great Britain. (Submitted on September 13, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Additional keywords. Washington's Southern Tour

Washington Street Marker, looking south along Main St. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

3. Washington Street Marker, looking south along Main St.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011

4. Washington Street Marker

General Washington Commemorative 3¢ Stamp , from Bicentennial series image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles W. Peale painting for USPS, 1932

5. General Washington Commemorative 3¢ Stamp , from Bicentennial series

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 13, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on August 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.