Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

DeSaussure College

1809

— University of South Carolina —

DeSaussure College Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 22, 2021

1. DeSaussure College Marker

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The second oldest building on campus, DeSaussure was designed to be a residence hall. It was originally called Old North Building and mirrors its predecessor, Rutledge College. DeSaussure was damaged by a severe earthquake in 1811, and the west wing was destroyed by fire in 1851. During the Civil War, DeSaussure was part of the general hospital, a Federal military prison, and provided housing for refugees. In 1918 it became the first women’s residence hall. DeSaussure was named for Henry William DeSaussure Director of the U.S. Mint and Chancellor of South Carolina. Today DeSaussure is a residence hall and houses the College of Social Work.

Erected by University of South Carolina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 33° 59.919′ N, 81° 1.68′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker can be reached from Sumpter Street south of Pendleton Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the historic Horseshoe, within the University of South Carolina. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Slavery and the South Carolina College (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Original President's House 1807

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maximilian LaBorde (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutledge College (within shouting distance of this marker); McCutchen House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rutledge College (within shouting distance of this marker); Site where James Dickey Wrote Deliverance (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . . The Horseshoe. University of South Carolina (Submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 22, 2021

2. DeSaussure College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.