Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clariosophic Literary Society
University of South Carolina
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 22, 2021
1. Clariosophic Literary Society Marker
Founded 1806
"To advance the purpose of useful education by a liberal interchange of sentiments and ideals upon suitable subjects, and for the acquisition of an agreeable and well regulated education."
(Preamble of Constitution of 1806)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 33° 59.863′ N, 81° 1.73′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It can be reached from Sumpter Street 0.1 miles north of Greene Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the University of South Carolina campus in the Horseshoe and attached to the entrance to the Legare North Housing Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Legare College (a few steps from this marker); Pinckney College (within shouting distance of this marker); President's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieber College (within shouting distance of this marker); Maximilian LaBorde (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The L. Marion Gressette Euphradian Society Hall (about 300 feet away); Harper College (about 300 feet away); Slave Quarters (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Also see . . . Clariosophic Society. (Submitted on December 13, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 22, 2021
2. Clariosophic Literary Society Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
