Clover in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Town of Clover

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

1. Town of Clover Marker

Inscription. In 1887 the town of Clover was granted a charter by the General Assembly, its city limits to extend "one-half mile in every direction from the railroad depot." Clover Post Office had been established in 1874 with Zimri Carroll as postmaster. Six years later the Chester and Lenoir Railroad had completed its line here. The town's first textile mill, organized by Captain W. Beatty Smith, was chartered in 1890.

Erected 1981 by York County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 46-18.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, York County Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 35° 6.678′ N, 81° 13.596′ W. Marker is in Clover, South Carolina, in York County. It is at the intersection of Kings Mountain Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Kings Mountain Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clover SC 29710, 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 the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clover Springs Farm (approx. 0.8 miles away); York County David Jackson Homeplace

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(approx. 1½ miles away); North Carolina / South Carolina (approx. 3.6 miles away in North Carolina); William J. Wilson House (approx. 3.7 miles away in North Carolina); Bethel Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.2 miles away); Patriots and Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried at Bethel Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.2 miles away); Bethany A.R.P. Church Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clover.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

2. Town of Clover Marker

Intersection of Kings Mt. Street and Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

3. Intersection of Kings Mt. Street and Main Street

Town of Clover image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

4. Town of Clover

Mural overlooking small park where the marker is located.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.