Van Wyck in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Birthplace of Andrew Jackson

Photographed By Ronald Patton, April 5, 2023

1. Birthplace of Andrew Jackson Marker

Refurbished Marker 2023

Inscription. Seventh President of the United States. Near this site on South Carolina soil Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, at the plantation whereon James Crawford lived and where Jackson himself said he was born.

Erected 1967 by Waxhaws Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 29-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1814.

Location. 34° 50.184′ N, 80° 48.449′ W. Marker is in Van Wyck, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of Charlotte Highway (U.S. 521) and Old Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Charlotte Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Van Wyck SC 29744, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Boy of the Waxhaws (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson Comes Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to the Andrew Jackson State Park Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Birthplace of Andrew Jackson Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Andrew Jackson State Park

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); School Days in the Waxhaws (approx. 0.3 miles away); Heart of the Community (approx. 0.3 miles away); Major Crawford's Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Wyck.

More about this marker. There are two markers bearing this title. This one, and one a half mile north at the entrance to Andrew Jackson State Park.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009

2. Birthplace of Andrew Jackson Marker

Photographed By Ronald Patton, May 22, 2023

3. Birthplace of Andrew Jackson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,649 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 1, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 2. submitted on October 28, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.