Daniel Island in Berkeley County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Codner Plantation

1. Site of Codner Plantation Marker

Inscription. Richard Codner, a mariner who was first granted land on Daniel Island in 1680 by the Lords Proprietors, is a significant figure in the island's history. Over his lifetime, he would amass 246 acres of land and ultimately earn the title of "gentleman" reflective of his status as a planter. Rather than growing rice, the typical crop of the time, he focused on cattle and dairy farming. Because he was relatively close to Charleston, he was able to take his product to market before it spoiled in the Lowcountry heat.

In 1709, one of the first of three roads on the island extended from the Codner Plantation to Daniell Road. Later, it was known as Scotts Ferry Public Road after its owner John Scott. This was the primary route onto the island until the 20th century. Codner is recognized as one of the original eight landowners* on Daniel Island. His property would stay in his family for three generations. Later, the land would be owned by Nathaniel Russell, a wealthy merchant whose home in downtown Charleston is now a museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era •

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Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.

Location. 32° 51.383′ N, 79° 55.305′ W. Marker is on Daniel Island, South Carolina, in Berkeley County. It is at the intersection of Farr Street and Seven Farms Drive, on the right when traveling north on Farr Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7735 Farr Street, Charleston SC 29492, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry

and in Santee Cooper Country.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ferries (approx. half a mile away); Harry Frank Guggenheim: Supporter of Aviation and Rocket Science

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(approx. one mile away); Harry Frank Guggenheim, Daniel Island Land Owner (approx. one mile away); The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Harry Frank Guggenheim (approx. one mile away); Henry Buist Smythe (approx. 1.1 miles away); Daniel's Landing Oak (approx. 1.2 miles away); Etiwan Island (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daniel Island.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2025. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 12, 2025. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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