Chesterfield in Chesterfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

W. D. Craig House

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

1. W. D. Craig House Marker

Inscription. One of Chesterfield's earliest houses, the Wm. Duke Craig House, c.1820, stood here before it was moved in 1975. Craig (1845-1935), farmer and merchant, also owned nearby Craig's Grist Mill. He fought in the Civil War with the 21st Regiment, S.C. Infantry, Co. E. In 1933, he donated the land for Craig Park, just north on Page Street. Altered through the years, the house now stands on county property, some 500 yds. N.

Erected 1985 by Chesterfield County. (Marker Number 13-2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 34° 44.166′ N, 80° 5.31′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, South Carolina, in Chesterfield County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Page Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chesterfield SC 29709, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Austin-Craig-Laney House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Secession Meeting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chesterfield Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Craig House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chesterfield Post Office

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Chesterfield Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chesterfield High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sherman's March (approx. 7.1 miles away in North Carolina). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Also see . . . Craig Mill Trail. Site contains photos of W.D. Craig House, Craig Park, and trails. (Submitted on March 8, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

2. W. D. Craig House Marker

W. D. Craig House image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Craig Mill Trail and Park website

3. W. D. Craig House

Community Hut in Craig Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010

4. Community Hut in Craig Park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.