Winnsboro in Fairfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Town Clock
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008
1. Town Clock Marker
Erected by Thomas Woodward Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 34° 22.836′ N, 81° 5.187′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, South Carolina, in Fairfield County. It can be reached from the intersection of Congress Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the front wall of the Clock Tower next to the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnsboro SC 29180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fairfield County / Winnsboro (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfield County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); William Porcher Dubose (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethel Church (about 500 feet away); James Henry Carlisle (about 600 feet away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); British Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williford House
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Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008
2. Town Clock
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008
3. Town Clock
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 9, 2008
4. Town Clock
Photographed by Ricky D. Smith, September 22, 2009
5. Town Clock
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 3, 2023
6. South Carolina Department of Archives and History medallion
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,589 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2008, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5. submitted on March 12, 2011, by Ricky D. Smith of Amarillo, Texas. 6. submitted on November 27, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
