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

Cunningham House

Circa 1835, gift of the Nicholas Gaffos Family

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

1. Cunningham House Marker

Inscription. The Cunningham House was moved in 1971 from the corner of Market and DeKalb Streets. Tradition says the two-room house was a wedding gift for Mrs. Joseph Cunningham. She never lived in it. Known as the "wedding gift house," the beaded exterior siding, molded chair railing and heart pine mantels are original. The two back rooms were added in 1850.

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 1835.

Location. 34° 13.996′ N, 80° 36.225′ 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 right 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 South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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: Pillory and Stocks (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); John McCaa House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonds Conway (within shouting distance of this marker); Corduroy Road (within shouting distance of this marker); War in the Backcountry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Regarding Cunningham House. The Cunningham House is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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

Cunningham House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

2. Cunningham House and Marker

The Cunningham House serves as the office and gift shop for the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site museum. The marker is to the right of the front steps

Cunningham House dedication plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

3. Cunningham House dedication plaque

Cunningham House circa 1830 Dedicated By Nicholas A. Gaffos, Jeanette Lane, Jordan Gaffos, Dr. Staci N. Gaffos, Virginia Gaffos Jeffcoat and Grandchildren

National Register of Historic Places plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

4. National Register of Historic Places plaque

Cunningham House front door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, April 7, 2024

5. Cunningham House front door

Dedication plaque to the left, historic places plaque to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on March 26, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 30, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.