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

Pine Grove Plantation / Birthplace of the Boykin Spaniel

Pine Grove Plantation side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, May 2, 2023

1. Pine Grove Plantation side of marker

Inscription.
(side 1)
This site was part of Pine Grove Plantation, owned in the early 20th century by Lemuel Whitaker "Whit" Boykin (1861-1932). A planter and sportsman, Boykin and other members of the Boykin and Cantey families began breeding dogs to accompany them on hunts along the nearby Wateree River. By the 1920s. he had developed the breed eventually known as the "Boykin spaniel." (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) Well-suited for hunting waterfowl, the spaniels bred here were skilled retrievers and swimmers, small enough for boat travel, and good-tempered. They are believed to have descended from a dog found in Spartanburg that was sent to Boykin for breeding. In 1985, the Boykin spaniel was made the official state dog of South Carolina.

Erected 2021 by Boykin Spaniel Society. (Marker Number 28-22.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 34° 8.806′ N, 80° 34.387′ W. Marker is near Rembert, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Marker is on Boykin Road (South Carolina Route 261) half a mile south of Baynard

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Boykin Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rembert SC 29128, 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. Burwell Boykin / Battle of Boykins Mill (approx. 1.2 miles away); Battle of Boykin's Mill (approx. 1.2 miles away); John C. West Boyhood Home (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Cleveland School Fire (approx. 5.4 miles away); Oakland Plantation (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Loyalists (approx. 6.2 miles away); Powder Magazine (approx. 6.2 miles away); African Americans Choose Sides (approx. 6.2 miles away).

Birthplace of the Boykin Spaniel side of marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, May 2, 2023

2. Birthplace of the Boykin Spaniel side of marker

Pine Grove Plantation / Birthplace of the Boykin Spaniel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, May 2, 2023

3. Pine Grove Plantation / Birthplace of the Boykin Spaniel Marker

Looking North along Boykin Road. Boykin Spaniel bronze sculpture next to marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 147 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.