Clover in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Clover Springs Farm

Photographed By Mark Parker, February 17, 2024

1. Clover Springs Farm Marker

Inscription. (side 1)
In 1942, local textile entrepreneur Cary C. Boshamer (1895-1973) opened Clover Springs Farm at this site. Previously cotton fields and forest, the 380-ac. farm was used to raise and train thoroughbred horses. It included a half mile track, pastures, and stables. Among the farm's many products were nationally competitive horses Carolina Queen, King Clover, and Our Joy. (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) Clover Springs Farm's lead trainer was Edison "Ned" Gaines (1897-1964). A native of Va., Gaines oversaw a team of handlers and was one of the most successful African American trainers of the mid-20th century. He fielded a horse in the 1951 Kentucky Derby, the last black trainer to do so until 1989. One obituary described him as a "horseman's horseman". The farm closed in the early 1970s.

Erected 2022 by Town of Clover. (Marker Number 4678.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Animals • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 35° 7.144′ N, 81° 14.194′ W. Marker is in Clover, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is at the intersection

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of Kings Mountain Street (South Carolina Route 55) and Zion Church Road (South Carolina Route 1267), on the right when traveling east on Kings Mountain Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clover SC 29710, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War II Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Town of Clover (approx. 0.8 miles away); York County David Jackson Homeplace (approx. 1½ miles away); William J. Wilson House (approx. 3.3 miles away in North Carolina); North Carolina / South Carolina (approx. 3.4 miles away in North Carolina); Bethel Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); York County Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away); King's Mountain Battleground (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clover.

Clover Springs Farm Marker (continued) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Parker, February 17, 2024

2. Clover Springs Farm Marker (continued)

Clover Springs Farm Marker area shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Parker, February 17, 2024

3. Clover Springs Farm Marker area shot

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.