Arsenal Hill in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sir William Berkeley

(1606-1677)

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011

1. Sir William Berkeley Marker

Inscription. Brother of John Berkeley
Governor of Virginia
Loyal to Charles II
Hung Bacon's Supporters
Opposed Schools and Printing

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Education • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 0.53′ N, 81° 2.614′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Arsenal Hill. Marker can be reached from Richland 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. Lord William Craven (here, next to this marker); Duke of Albemarle (here, next to this marker); Sir John Colleton (a few steps from this marker); Sir George Carteret (a few steps from this marker); Earl of Clarendon (a few steps from this marker); Lord Ashley (a few steps from this marker); Lord John Berkeley (a few steps from this marker); The Figure Eight in South Carolina (a few steps from this marker); The Gonzales Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Lace House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . . Sir William Berkeley. Sir William Berkeley

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(1605–1677) was a colonial governor of Virginia, and one of the Lords Proprietors of the Colony of Carolina; he was appointed to these posts by King Charles I of England, of whom he was a favourite. (Submitted on December 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011

2. Sir William Berkeley Marker

Sir William Berkeley Marker<br>Center (West) End of Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011

3. Sir William Berkeley Marker
Center (West) End of Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.