Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Craven House

Circa 1789, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lloyd

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

1. Craven House Marker

Inscription. The Craven House belonged to John Craven, Joseph Kershaw's accountant. It is a fine example of early Camden architecture. Originally located on Mill Street, the colonial Georgian house or office, was moved here in 1970. The window frames, one closet door, wainscoting and chimney wall are original. Samples of the original green paint and pickled wood are preserved under pieces of Plexiglas (mantel and behind the front door).

Erected 2012 by Troop 38/Ian Redmon Signage Eagle Scout Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 34° 14.014′ N, 80° 36.269′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It can be reached from Historical Lane east of Broad Street (U.S. 521), on the left when traveling east. Marker and house are part of the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 Broad St, Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands

and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American

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South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 walking distance of this marker: The British Evacuation (within shouting distance of this marker); War in the Backcountry (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Allies (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonds Conway (within shouting distance of this marker); John McCaa House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillory and Stocks (within shouting distance of this marker); Women in the Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Cunningham House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . Historic Camden Foundation. (Submitted on July 31, 2024.)

Craven House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

2. Craven House and Marker

Marker is to the left. Historical Lane is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.