Pendleton in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Thomas Green Clemson

Photographed By Brian Scott, November 27, 2008

1. Thomas Green Clemson Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The paved brick walk leads to the gravesite of Thomas Green Clemson, founder of Clemson University. He was a Scientist, Agriculturist, Statesman, and Educator. His gift to South Carolina of an Institution for the promotion of education in the fields of agriculture and Engineering is an enduring gift to the State, the Nation, and the World.

Erected 1990.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Science & Medicine.

Location. 34° 39.067′ N, 82° 46.633′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is on East Queen Street. Marker is inside the main gate on the west side of St. Paul's Episcopal Church located on East Queen Street, Pendleton, SC, to the right at the start of the brick pathway mentioned. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pendleton SC 29670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clement Hoffman Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Thomas Green Clemson (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Barnard Elliott Bee (within shouting distance of this marker); Printer John Miller (approx. ¼ mile away); African American School Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); Health & Heritage Walking Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pendleton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hunter's Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Mill Stone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Farmers Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pendleton.

Also see . . .
1. Thomas Green Clemson. Thomas Green Clemson, IV (July 1, 1807 – April 6, 1888) was an American politician and statesman, serving as an ambassador and the United States Superintendent of Agriculture. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Clemson University. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Fort Hill, Home of the Calhouns and Clemsons. Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's pre-eminent 19th century statesman, from 1825

Photographed By Brian Scott, November 27, 2008

2. Thomas Green Clemson Marker

until his death in 1850. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

4. The Will of Thomas Green Clemson. The document that holds the foundation for Clemson University. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

5. Niter and Mining Corps. The Niter and Mining Corps was a military unit within the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Path Leading from Clemson Marker to Grave image. Click for full size.

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3. Path Leading from Clemson Marker to Grave

Bee/Stevens Monument is in the distant left.

Brick Path from the Bee/Stevens Monument Looking West image. Click for full size.

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4. Brick Path from the Bee/Stevens Monument Looking West

Brick Path Ending at the Clemson Plot image. Click for full size.

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5. Brick Path Ending at the Clemson Plot

Thomas Green Clemson<br>Founder of Clemson University image. Click for full size.

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6. Thomas Green Clemson
Founder of Clemson University

Thomas Green Clemson Tombstone image. Click for full size.

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7. Thomas Green Clemson Tombstone

Thomas Greene Clemson
1st Lieut Nitre & Mining Co
Confederate States Army
Jul 1 1807 Apr 6, 1888

Thomas Green Clemson Monument image. Click for full size.

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8. Thomas Green Clemson Monument

Hon. Thomas G. Clemson
The Founder of the
Clemson Agricultural
College of S.C.
Born July 1, 1807
Died April 8, 1888

Anna Calhoun Clemson Tombstone image. Click for full size.

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9. Anna Calhoun Clemson Tombstone

Anna Calhoun Clemson
Last Surviving Child of
Hon. John C. Calhoun
and
Floride Calhoun
Born
February 13, 1817
Died
September 22, 1875
-----*-----
Believing this life to be one of probation
for an immortal existence hereafter and
governed in every act by a conscientious
sense of duty, she lived a model daughter,
wife, mother and friend. Her intelligence
and accomplishments made her an ornament
of every sphere in which she moved.
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Erected by her disconsolate husband
Thomas G. Clemson

John Calhoun Clemson Tombstone image. Click for full size.

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10. John Calhoun Clemson Tombstone

Sacred to the Memory of
John Calhoun Clemson
Born
July 17, 1841
Died
August 10, 1871
Capt. C.S.A.
Noble, Patriotic, Brave.
On the other side of the river he has
joined the gallant band that fought
beneath the torid banner of the "Lost Cause."

Historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

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11. Historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church

"...the Episcopalians were planning their church and from the beginning in 1819 met in the (old) Farmers Hall. In 1822, the congregation, named St. Paul's purchased the land now enclosed by the fence from the Circulating Library commissioners for $39. Additional land was purchased later." (Source: Pendleton Historic District: A Survey, Pendleton District Historical and Recreational Commission, page 64.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,685 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.