Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Corduroy Road
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024
1. Corduroy Road Marker
Named for their ridged appearance, like corduroy fabric, this ancient method of road building was often one of the first types of roads colonists built in North America as they were both quick and easy to make. Very few examples remain in the United States and most of these date from the 19th century.
Erected by Historic Camden Foundation / Revolutionary War Visitor Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 13.973′ N, 80° 36.239′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It can be reached from Broad Street (U.S. 521) 0.1 miles north of Ehrenclou Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at
this page online
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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Early Camden, 1830-32 (within shouting distance of this marker); The First People (within shouting distance of this marker); Cunningham House (within shouting distance of this marker); African Americans Choose Sides (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradley House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ye Iswa During the Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Wateree Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillory and Stocks
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024
2. Closeup photo of a Corduroy Road
Photo is on the left of the marker
Caption: This photo is of an existing corduroy road located in Wakefield, Virginia.
Credit:Virginia Department of Historical Resources
Caption: This photo is of an existing corduroy road located in Wakefield, Virginia.
Credit:Virginia Department of Historical Resources
Also see . . .
1. Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden. (Submitted on July 31, 2024.)
2. Historic Camden Foundation. (Submitted on July 31, 2024.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024
3. Closeup of photos on the right of the marker
Top right: This drawing shows the construction of our section of corduroy road.
Middle left: This photo from the Library of Congress was taken during the Civil War, 1861-1865.
Bottom right: This drawing shows the construction of a corduroy road at the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia . It was published in "Frank Lestie's Illustrated Newspaper" on October 1, 1864.
Middle left: This photo from the Library of Congress was taken during the Civil War, 1861-1865.
Bottom right: This drawing shows the construction of a corduroy road at the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia . It was published in "Frank Lestie's Illustrated Newspaper" on October 1, 1864.
Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024
4. Wide view of Corduroy Road Marker and an example of a Corduroy Road
Parking for the visitor center is to the left, south of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
