Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
U.S.C. During Reconstruction
(side 1)
People of African descent have been integral to the history of U.S.C. In the early days of the university enslaved people lived and worked on campus. After the Civil War a new state constitution required that public schools, colleges, and universities be free and open to all without regard to race." In 1869, the S.C. legislature appointed two African Americans, Benjamin Boseman and Francis Cardozo, to the board of trustees.
Erected 2023 by Historic Columbia and USC OFfice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (Marker Number 40-222.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 33° 59.848′ N, 81° 1.793′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is on Sumter Street south of College Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 902 Sumter St, Columbia SC 29208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. University of South Carolina (a few steps from this marker); Lieber College (within shouting distance of this marker); Pinckney College (within shouting distance of this marker); Legare College (within shouting distance of this marker); The South Caroliniana Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The South Caroliniana Library (about 300 feet away); University of South Carolina World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Clariosophic Literary Society (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 19 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.