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. Click to hear the 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 (DAR), 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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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); Jackson Comes Home (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to the Andrew Jackson State Park Museum (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); a different marker also named Birthplace of Andrew Jackson (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Wyck.

Additional keywords. Washington's Southern Tour

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

2. Major Crawford's Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,899 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.