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

Slavery and the South Carolina College

— University of South Carolina —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 22, 2021

1. Slavery and the South Carolina College Marker

Inscription.
The Horseshoe, the original campus of the University of South Carolina (established in 1801 as the South Carolina College), still appears much as it did in the mid-1800s. It’s buildings and historic wall were substantially constructed by slave labor and built of slave-made brick. Enslaved workers were essential to the daily operations of the college, whether they were owned by the faculty or the college itself, or hired from private citizens. Enslaved people lived in outbuildings, one of which still stands behind what is now the President’s House. The University of South Carolina recognizes the vital contributions made by enslaved people.

Erected by University of South Carolina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education.

Location. 33° 59.918′ N, 81° 1.663′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It can be reached from Sumpter Street south of Pendleton Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the historic Horseshoe, in front

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of the McKissick Museum 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in 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: Site of Original President's House 1807 (a few steps from this marker); DeSaussure College (within shouting distance of this marker); Maximilian LaBorde (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutledge College (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rutledge College (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); President's House (about 300 feet away, measured

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 22, 2021

2. Slavery and the South Carolina College Marker

in a direct line); McCutchen House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . . Slavery and the South Carolina College. USC unveils markers dedicated to slave contributions on campus (WSAV TV) (Submitted on March 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,022 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.