Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Franklin Academy / Oldest Continuous Public School Site in Lancaster County
Oldest Continuous Public School Site in Lancaster County
Erected 1967 by Waxhaws Chapter-Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 29-8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 34° 43.14′ N, 80° 46.416′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is on West Dunlap Street, 0.1 miles west of South French Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 West Dunlap Street, 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. Lancasterville Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Jail / Robert Mills (about 600 feet away); Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (about 700 feet away); Leroy Springs House (about 800 feet away); Lancaster County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Courthouse Lancaster County / John Simpson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas H Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Springs Block (approx. ¼ mile away); Lancaster (approx. ¼ mile away); Lancaster & Chester Railway (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
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 1,507 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 3. submitted on June 5, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.