Johnston in Edgefield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lott's Tavern & Post Office

Photographed By Cindy Bullard, March 5, 2010

1. Lott's Tavern & Post Office Marker

Inscription. A house built for Emsley Lott about 1770, later Lott's Tavern and still later Lott's Post Office, stood here until it was demolished in 1918. Lott soon enlarged his one-room log house to become a tavern on the Columbia road. In 1839 his son John built a front room on the tavern and became the first postmaster of Lott's Post Office, the first post office in present-day Johnston.

Erected 2001 by Ridge Heritage Association. (Marker Number 19-14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 33° 50.616′ N, 81° 47.204′ W. Marker is in Johnston, South Carolina, in Edgefield County. Marker is at the intersection of Calhoun St. (State Highway 23) and Monument Drive, on the right when traveling east on Calhoun St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnston SC 29832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Johnston Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); William Johnston (approx. 1.1 miles away); Johnston (approx. 1.2 miles away); Johnston Civil War Monument

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Johnston Schools / Johnston Educators (approx. 1.2 miles away); Edwards Building (approx. 1.2 miles away); Spann Methodist Church / Captain Clinton Ward (approx. 3½ miles away); Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnston.

George Washington Rested Here (and drank??) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cindy Bullard, March 5, 2010

2. George Washington Rested Here (and drank??)

This marker is located across the street from Lott's Tavern & Post Office Marker. Inscription: George Washington Rested Here on Southern Tour 1785. This marker was erected by Emily Geiger Chapter D.A.R. Johnston, S.C. 1932-1933.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,589 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.