Harleston Village in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Affra Harleston Coming
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
1. Affra Harleston Coming Marker
Memory Of
Affra Harleston Coming
pioneered the settling of this state.
Coming by herself from England in 1670 as a
bonded servent and serving a two year
indenture to pay for her passage, she afterwards married
John Coming, First Mate of the ship Carolina.
While her husband was often at sea, Affra, despite danger
from disease and often hostile Indians, cleared
lands, planted crops and managed a remote plantation.
In 1698, after Captain Coming's death
Affra deeded seventeen acres of her Charleston lands
to the rector of St. Philip's Episcopal Church
and his seccessors "in consideration
of the love and duty I have, and owe to the church...
to promote and encourage ... good charitable
and pious ... work." She died not long afterwards.
The glebe, surrounded by St. Philips, Coming,
George and Beaufain Streets, is a living reminder
of the vision and character of
Carolina's first settlers.
Erected by the Society of First Families of
South Carolina 1670 - 1700
Erected 1986.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era
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Location. 32° 46.904′ N, 79° 56.182′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Harleston Village. Marker is on Glebe Street near Wentworth Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. President's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Septima Clark Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Public Lending Library in the American Colonies (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kornahrens-Guenveur House (approx. 0.2 miles away); College of Charleston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nine College Way (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pollitzer House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fielding Home for Funerals (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Regarding Affra Harleston Coming. Glebe Street is named for the Glebe Lands, a tract of 17 acres which Affra Harleston Coming gave to the Minister of the Church of England in Charles Town, and his successors in 1698. The Glebe Lands were divided into lots, with large space reserved for the parsonage of St. Philip's church, in 1770. The
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
2. Affra Harleston Coming Marker, between the trees, next to present day Grace Episcopal Church
Also see . . . South Carolina Plantations. Comingtee Plantation (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 6, 2012
3. Affra Harleston Coming Marker,left, looking north along Glebe Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,337 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
