Winnsboro in Fairfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mt. Zion Society
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
1. Mt. Zion Society Marker
A social and benevolent group dedicated to the promotion of education, the Mt. Zion Society was organized in January 1777 at Charleston S.C. John Winn was its first president. By the 1780s the society had founded a school for boys in Winnsboro. Under the leadership of J.W. Hudson, Mt. Zion institute became an important educational force in ante-bellum South Carolina, it became a public school about 1878.Erected 1970 by Fairfield County Historical Society. (Marker Number 20-12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1777.
Location. 34° 23.019′ N, 81° 5.022′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, South Carolina, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Hudson Street and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on Hudson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnsboro SC 29180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Wilson Hudson (within shouting distance of this marker); South East Asia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War
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Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
2. Mt. Zion Institute
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, December 8, 2008
3. Mt. Zion Institute
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