Near Pickens in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fence Posts

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

1. Fence Posts Marker

Inscription. The pattern, Fence Posts, also known as Interlocked Squares, was first named in 1932 by Edna Marie Dunn in the Kansas City Star. Other names are 4 Part Strip Block (ca. 1948), Roman Square (ca. 1974) and Spirit of St. Louis (ca.1934). The moniker, Fence Posts was first used in 1973.

Erected by Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. (Marker Number 217.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 34° 58.326′ N, 82° 45.222′ W. Marker is near Pickens, South Carolina, in Pickens County. It is on Holly Springs School Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Holly Springs School Road, Pickens SC 29671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s and pstate,

in the Foothills, in the Golden Corner. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Churn Dash (a few steps from this marker); Hagood Mill / Prehistoric Rock Carvings (approx. 3.6 miles away); Soapstone Boulder (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Hagood Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Murphree-Hollingsworth Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); Hagood Mill Historic Site (approx. 3.7 miles away); Pickens County Gristmills (approx. 3.7 miles away); Moorefield Memorial Highway (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pickens.

Also see . . .
1. Quilt: #217 Fence Posts. (Submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail (UHQT).

Excerpt: The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail (UHQT) brings local traditions
Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

2. Fence Posts Marker
to the forefront for travelers and residents alike. Quilt patterns are displayed on hand-painted panels on over 290 of the Upstate region’s homes, barns, churches, community buildings, and historic sites. Panels showcase colorful stories and generations of craftsmanship that contribute to the region’s rich history.

(Submitted on January 8, 2024.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2023

3. Fence Posts Marker

Marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.