Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
1. Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton Marker
Front side
[Marker Front]:
More than 300 members of Lancaster's black community are buried here, with the first grave dating to 1864. Originally the Clinton family cemetery, it was donated to Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in 1960 by Dr. John J. Clinton (1889-1974). Prominent citizens buried here include clergymen, educators, businessmen, and politicians, and many veterans of American wars from World War I through Vietnam.
[Marker Reverse]:
This cemetery is named for Isom Caleb Clinton (1830-1904), buried here with his family. Born a slave, Clinton organized Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Zion Church in 1866 and served as an elder for many years until he became a bishop in the A.M.E. Zion Church in 1892. He also founded one of the first black public schools in Lancaster County and served as county treasurer both during and after Reconstruction. An obituary called Clinton's influence "manifest in this community and throughout the county."
Erected 2001 by Lancaster County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 29-22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work
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Location. 34° 43.47′ N, 80° 46.008′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Clinton School Road and East Barr Street, on the right when traveling north on Clinton School Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster SC 29720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lancaster Normal and Industrial Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Courthouse Lancaster County / John Simpson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lancaster County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas H Davis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Springs Block (approx. half a mile away); Leroy Springs House (approx. half a mile away); Lancaster (approx. half a mile away); The Jail / Robert Mills
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
2. Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton Marker
Rear side
Regarding Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton. Cemetery is south of Clinton Elementary School.
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
3. Clinton Memorial Cemetery / Isom C. Clinton Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
4. Clinton Memorial Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
5. Isom C. Clinton Marker
6. Isom Clinton
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
7. Clinton Memorial Cemetery
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
8. Mt. Zion AME Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,990 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 30, 2009. 7, 8. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
