Walterboro in Colleton County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Walterborough Library Society
Est. 1820 - Inc. 1821
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 2008
1. Walterborough Library Society Marker
First location on present site of
St. Jude's Episcopal Church
Moved in 1845 to land given by
Richard B. Bedon
Now used by the
Colleton County Historical Society
Erected by Colleton County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 32° 54.259′ N, 80° 39.562′ W. Marker is in Walterboro, South Carolina, in Colleton County. Marker is on Wichman Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walterboro SC 29488, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hickory Valley (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hickory Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Jude’s Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter’s A.M.E. Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethel Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Walterborough Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colleton County Veterans War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colleton County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walterboro.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Walterborough Library Society Marker on left
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. National Register of Historic Places on left side of door
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 6, 2008
4. Walterborough Library Society Marker, with Hickory Valley Marker in foreground
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,166 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
