University Hill in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

S.C. Education Associaton

Photographed by Dave W, May 13, 2023

1. S.C. Education Associaton Marker, Side One

Inscription.
(side 1)
Formally organized in 1881 as the S.C. Association of Teachers, the S.C. Education Association established its first permanent headquarters at 1218 Senate St. in 1928. A temporary move to the Univ. of S.C. campus facilitated the renovation of a new headquarters building, which once stood here, at 1510 Gervais St. The Association remained headquartered here from 1940 to 1968. (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) The S.C. Education Association remained dedicated to improving the quality of public schools and student curricula, as well as improving salaries and benefits, professional development, and working conditions for its members. SCEA membership was limited to white teachers until 1968, when SCEA integrated and merged with the Palmetto Education Association. The headquarters was moved to Zimalcrest Dr. in 1968.

Erected 2018 by The Couth Carolina Education Association. (Marker Number 40-203.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 34° 0.185′ N, 81° 1.641′ W. Marker is in

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Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in University Hill. It is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Pickens Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1510 Gervais St, 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 the North Atlantic Region,

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: Horry-Guignard House (about 500 feet away); Bull Street (about 500 feet away); Henderson Street (about 500 feet away); South Carolina State Library (about 700 feet away); Marion Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barnwell Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cain- Matthews- Tompkins House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Other markers no longer nearby. Pickens Street (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Sherman's Headquarters (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

S.C. Education Associaton Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dave W, May 13, 2023

2. S.C. Education Associaton Marker, Side Two

S.C. Education Associaton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dave W, May 13, 2023

3. S.C. Education Associaton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.