Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute
Photographed by Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
1. Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute Marker, side one
Located on this site, Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute for black students was incorporated in 1905; M. D. Lee was president and J. G. McIlwain chairman of the board. By 1912, the school was offering both elementary and advanced education to a number of students, many of whom trained for industrial employment or as teachers.
[Marker Reverse]:
This school, incorporated in 1905, was operated by the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. By 1908 the campus included the Springs Industrial Building, named in honor of Colonel Leroy Springs (a benefactor of the institute), and the Clinton Young Men's Building, named for African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bishop I. C. Clinton.
Erected 1977 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 29-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 34° 43.446′ N, 80° 46.056′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It is at the
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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: Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Courthouse Lancaster County / John Simpson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lancaster County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas H Davis (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lancaster County Wall of Fame (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Springs Block (approx. 0.4 miles away); Leroy Springs House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Regarding Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute. None of the original institute still stands.
Photographed by Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
2. Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute Marker, side two
Photographed by Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
3. Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute Marker
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
4. Mt. Zion AME Church
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
5. Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute Marker
This photo was taken before the marker was refurbished.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
