Green Pond in Colleton County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Temple of Sport
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 2008
1. Temple of Sport Marker
On top of this ridge stood a sylvan temple erected before the Revolution by Colonel Barnard Elliott, patriot and sportsman. The structure was supported by columns in the classic manor. The site, a part of Colonel Elliot's plantation "Belleview," afforded an excellent stand for hunting deer.
Erected 1969 by Colleton County Historical Society. (Marker Number 15-13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism • Sports. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Colleton County Historical Society series list.
Location. 32° 42.574′ N, 80° 36.612′ W. Marker is in Green Pond, South Carolina, in Colleton County. Marker is on Ace Basin Pkwy (U.S. 17) 0.1 miles south of Green Pond Highway (State Highway 303), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Green Pond SC 29446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edmundsbury (approx. 3.8 miles away); Catholic Hill (approx. 5˝ miles away); 150 Years Of Faith at St. James Church (approx. 5˝ miles away); Combahee River Raid / Freedom Along The Combahee
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Also see . . .
1. Toward an Intellectual History of Women: Essays By Linda K. Kerber..page 66. The wife of Col. Elliott , SC's 2nd Regiment's colors , and the famed Sargent Jasper (Submitted on May 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. South-Carolina-Plantations. Accabee Plantation - West Ashley Charleston County South Carolina SC (Submitted on May 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Temple of Sport Marker, as seen northbound US 17
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Temple of Sport Marker, seen southbound US 17
Photographed By South-Carolina-Plantations
4. Colonel Barnard Elliott
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,463 times since then and 186 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
