Near Van Wyck in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jackson Comes Home
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
1. Jackson Comes Home Marker
Fellow Historical Commissioner Nancy Crockett and her students wrote to Mrs. Huntington and asked her to sculpt the statue in honor of "the only South Carolinian to become President."
Erected by South Carolina State Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 34° 50.4′ N, 80° 48.426′ W. Marker was near Van Wyck, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It was on Andrew Jackson State Park Road half a mile east of U.S. 521. Marker is in the Andrew Jackson
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Regionally, this marker was in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in 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: A different marker also named Jackson Comes Home (here, next to this marker); The Boy of the Waxhaws (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Andrew Jackson State Park Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Andrew Jackson Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); School Days in the Waxhaws (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Andrew Jackson State Park
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 5, 2016
2. Jackson Comes Home Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Jackson Comes Home"
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
3. Jackson Comes Home Marker
At 25,000 pounds, the granite base for the statue bent the crane during installation. Photograph provided for use on the marker courtesy of the Lancaster News
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
4. Jackson Comes Home Marker
Anna Hyatt Huntington was 90 years old when the statue was completed. Photograph provided for use on the marker by the Lancaster County Library
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
5. Jackson Comes Home Marker
The 10-foot-tall, 3,500 pound, bronze statue was dedicated at the Celebration of Andrew Jackson's 200th Birthday in 1967. Headline provided for use on the marker courtesy of the Lancaster News
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
6. Jackson Comes Home Marker
I have your interesting letter of the 6th with appreciation of Brookgreen and I am glad you know the gardens.
Your suggestion of Andrew Jackson as a young man growing up among the rural activities of a small frontier town, is the only side of his life that appeals to me as a sculptor, as well as the interest the children seem to have in the project.
A picture came to mind as I read over your letter and I have tried out the composition. I have Jakcson as a young man of sixteen or seventeen seated bareback on a farm horse, one hand leaning back on the horse's rump and looking off over his native hills, to wonder wonder what the future holds for him.
Its a quiet composition but think has possibilities.
When I get the model further developed I will send you a small snap shot to see what you think but it would be some years before it could be developed as I have other works promised.
With best wishes
Sincerely,
Anna H. Huntington
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, 1
7. Jackson Statue
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
8. Jackson Statue
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2012
9. The Boy of the Waxhaws Statue and Markers
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 1,414 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2. submitted on June 26, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 28, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 9. submitted on January 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
