Near Van Wyck in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Major Crawford's Home

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

1. Major Crawford's Home Marker

Inscription. Near this site was the home of Major Robert Crawford, where President George Washington spent his last night in South Carolina on his Southern tour, May 27, 1791. Here Washington was met by a delegation of the Chiefs of the Catawba Nation, who set forth their apprehensions that attempts would be made to deprive them of their land.

Erected 1970 by Waxhaw Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 29-12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1831.

Location. 34° 50.118′ N, 80° 48.798′ W. Marker is near Van Wyck, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It is on Rock Hill Highway (State Highway 5) 0.1 miles west of Charlotte Highway (U.S. 521), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Van Wyck SC 29744, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands

and in the Olde English District. 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: Birthplace of Andrew Jackson (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Boy of the Waxhaws (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named

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Jackson Comes Home (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to the Andrew Jackson State Park Museum (approx. half a mile away); Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson (approx. half a mile away); School Days in the Waxhaws (approx. half a mile away); Birthplace of Andrew Jackson Monument (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to Andrew Jackson State Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Wyck.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jackson Comes Home (was approx. half a mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional keywords. Washington's Southern Tour

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

2. Major Crawford's Home Marker

Gravesite of Major Robert Crawford at Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 4, 2024

3. Gravesite of Major Robert Crawford at Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church cemetery

This monument is dedicated to the memory of Maj. Robert Crawford who departed this life October 5th 1801 aged 75 years.

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labors; and their works do follow them.

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,568 times since then and 142 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 3. submitted on August 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.