University Hill in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pickens Street
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009
1. Pickens Street Marker
This street was named for Andrew Pickens (1739-1817). One of the three S.C. Partisan Generals in the Revolution, he fought in the battles of Cowpens and Eutaw Springs both in 1781. Pickens served fourteen years in the S.C. House of Representatives, four in the S.C. Senate and two in Congress. From 1785 to 1791, he was appointed several times by Congress to treat with the Indians. He is buried at Old Stone Church near Pendleton.
Erected 1977 by Richland County Bicentennial Commission sponsored by Richland County Historical Society. (Marker Number 40-61.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Heroes • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 0.177′ N, 81° 1.639′ W. Marker was in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It was in University Hill. It was 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 was in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Midlands. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: S.C. Education Associaton (a few steps from this marker); Horry-Guignard House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sherman's Headquarters (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Andrew Pickens , Wikipedia entry. Pickens was captured at the Siege of Charleston on 1780 (Submitted on August 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009
2. Pickens Street Marker, looking eastward along Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378), at Pickens St.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009
3. Pickens Street Marker, looking westward along Gervais Street
Photographed by Wikipedia, painting hangs in Fort Hill in Clemson, South Carolina
4. Andrew Pickens
Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 15, 2009
5. as mentioned , Battle of Eutaw ( Springs ) Monument
This stone marks the field whereon was fought the battle of Eutaw, September 8, 1781, between a force of the United States under Major General Nathanael Greene and a force of Great Britain under Colonel Stuart. Neither side was victorious, but the fight was beneficial to the American Cause.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on May 15, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
