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

Birthplace of Jeremiah John Snow / China Grove Plantation

Birthplace of Jeremiah John Snow Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 21, 2009

1. Birthplace of Jeremiah John Snow Face of Marker

Inscription. Birthplace of Jeremiah John Snow. China Grove was the birthplace of the Reverend Jeremiah John Snow (1836–1892), a son of the third James Snow who lived here. He entered the Methodist Conference in 1863, and was a chaplain in the Third Regiment, South Carolina Troops, in the Civil War. Later he was a circuit-riding minister. His grave is at Union Church.

China Grove Plantation. China Grove, located on the Old Stage Road to Indiantown, near its junction with the Britton’s Ferry Road, was for many years the home of the Snow family. The eighteenth century plantation house has been restored. Its construction is attributed to James Snow (1730–1793), whose grandfather, Dr. Nathaniel Snow, came to South Carolina in 1697.

Erected 1974 by the Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter, South Carolina Society, Daughters of the American Colonists. (Marker Number 22-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 33° 37.122′ N, 79°

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24.368′ W. Marker is near Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is at the intersection of Rose Hill Road (Local Route 6) and China Grove Lane (private road), on the left when traveling south on Rose Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Black Mingo Creek: (approx. 1½ miles away); Skirmish At Black Mingo Creek (approx. 1.6 miles away); Black Mingo – Willtown / Black Mingo Baptist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Black Mingo Presbyterian Meeting House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Pleasant Hill School (approx. 4.8 miles away); Prince George Winyah Parish / Prince Frederick’s Parish (approx. 5.9 miles away); Benjamin Britton Chandler (1854–1925) (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Regarding Birthplace of Jeremiah John Snow / China Grove Plantation. China Grove Plantation is in the National Register of Historic Places. It is privately owned. Do not trespass or disturb the residents.

China Grove Plantation Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 21, 2009

2. China Grove Plantation Face of Marker

Marker Hiding Behind the Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 21, 2009

3. Marker Hiding Behind the Tree

Marker is just south of the plantation gate, and is easy to miss if you are traveling south.

Marker is clearly visible when traveling north image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 21, 2009

4. Marker is clearly visible when traveling north

View from the Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 21, 2009

5. View from the Road

Plantation House Can be Glimpsed at the End of the Lane image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 21, 2009

6. Plantation House Can be Glimpsed at the End of the Lane

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 4,033 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 27, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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