Johnsonville in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Johnsonville
Photographed By Bruce InCharlotte, March 10, 2023
1. Johnsonville Marker
In 1819, former South Carolina Governor David R. Williams, son-in-law of John Witherspoon, obtained these ferry lands. In 1842 William Johnson acquired the land and in 1843 a post office, named Johnsonville, was established near here.
Erected 1979 by Three Rivers Historical Society. (Marker Number 21-03.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 33° 50.237′ N, 79° 26.933′ W. Marker is in Johnsonville, South Carolina, in Florence County. Marker is at the intersection of Kingsburg Highway (South Carolina Route 41) and Odell Venters Landing, on the right when traveling north on Kingsburg Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 714 Kingsburg Hwy, Johnsonville SC 29555, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Witherspoon’s Ferry / Johnsonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Marion at Witherspoon's Ferry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Witherspoon’s Ferry: Francis Marion Takes Command (about 500 feet away); General Francis Marion (about 600 feet away); Marion at Port’s Ferry / Asbury at Port’s Ferry (approx. 1.6 miles away);
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Also see . . . Johnsonville SC History. City website entry (Submitted on March 20, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2023, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 36 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 19, 2023, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
