Olympia-Granby in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Olympia Mill School/Museum House
Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023
1. Olympia Mill School/Museum House Marker
Built in 1901, this mill house was the first Olympia School. Within two months of opening, the school attendance jumped from 30 to 75 students, and it continued to grow. It was open from 1901 until 1909, when a new brick school was built nearby.
In March 1905, Principal Mamie Boozer described the school grounds. She listed a woven wire fence, and the front yard filled with flower beds, mostly created by the children. A tall flag pole waved a "beautiful" United States flag in front of the school, and swings were on both sides of the building. In the rear and side yards the students played football, baseball, tennis and jump-rope. She believed in recess, so they could educate the children's bodies as well as their minds.
Notice the trolley car track in the road in the picture at the top right corner. What other differences are there between the building's appearance in these historic photos and now? What is the same?
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 33° 58.724′ N, 81° 1.683′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Olympia-Granby. Marker is at the intersection of Olympia Avenue and Virginia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mill Village Design (here, next to this marker); Olympia Mill School (1901-1909) / Olympia Granby Historical Foundation (here, next to this marker); Quarry - 'Rock Hole' (a few steps from this marker); Jaco's Corner (a few steps from this marker); Mill Village Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Olympia Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); "The Spirit of the American Doughboy" (approx. 0.6 miles away); Beth Shalom Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Also see . . . Olympia Mill Village Museum.
The Olympia Mill Village Museum is a place for renewed pride and interest—a place that preserves our local heritage.(Submitted on December 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023
2. Olympia Mill School/Museum House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 30 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
