Near Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Joseph Alston

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 14, 2011

1. Joseph Alston Marker

Inscription. Joseph Alston (1779–1816) was educated at the College of Charleston and at Princeton. He inherited The Oaks Plantation and in 1801, married Theodosia, daughter of Aaron Burr. Alston was a member of the S.C. House (1802–12), its speaker for five years, governor (1812–14), and Senator (1814–16). He is buried at The Oaks Cemetery about 2 miles west.

Erected 1981 by The Aaron Burr Association. (Marker Number 22-14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 33° 31.059′ N, 79° 5.754′ W. Marker is near Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is on Henry Flagg Loop near William Alston Loop, in the median. Marker is in Brookgreen Gardens, Between Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet on U.S. 17. It is in the main parking lot at the Welcome Center in one of the medians. There is a per person fee to enter the gardens. Once paid it grants the bearer access for seven consecutive days. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1931 Brookgreen Garden Drive, Murrells Inlet SC 29576, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Theodosia Burr Alston (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Washington Allston (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookgreen Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookgreen Gardens (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph & Theodosia Burr Alston (approx. 1.1 miles away); An Ancient Tool for a Modern Task (approx. 1.8 miles away); The World is My Oyster (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murrells Inlet.

More about this marker. Maker was originally erected on William Alston Loop (then Allston Circle Drive). The four markers spaced along the drive were removed by the Gardens for a few years before being placed together in the parking lot in 2010.

Additional keywords. Theodosia Burr Alston

Photographed By William Archibald Biggs

2. Joseph Alston Marker

This photograph shows the marker in its original colors at its original location on William Alston Loop (then Allston Circle Drive).

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 14, 2011

3. Joseph Alston Marker

Marker is now in one of the medians in the parking lot at the Welcome Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,726 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 15, 2009, by William Archibald Biggs of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. 3. submitted on February 15, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.