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

John McCaa House

Circa 1800, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beard

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

1. John McCaa House Marker

Inscription. Dr. John McCaa (1793-1859), a Camden native and prominent physician, used this building as his office. It was originally located near the Robert Mills Courthouse on Broad Street and is a transitional architectural style for Camden. Restored in 2014-15, the building is interpreted as a 18th century tavern in honor of Dr. McCaa's father, owner of McCaa's Tavern in 1794.

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 1794.

Location. 34° 14.018′ N, 80° 36.236′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It can be reached from Historical Lane east of Broad Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker and house is a 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 South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in

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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: Bonds Conway (here, next to this marker); War in the Backcountry (a few steps from this marker); Pillory and Stocks (a few steps from this marker); Cunningham House (within shouting distance of this marker); Craven House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site (within shouting distance of this marker); American Commanders (within shouting distance of this marker); British Commanders (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.)

John McCaa House marker is to the right of the front porch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

2. John McCaa House marker is to the right of the front porch

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 481 times since then and 27 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.