Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Columbia Male Academy

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Site of Columbia Male Academy Marker

Inscription. Trustees appointed by legislature 1792 were incorporated 1795 and served as trustees for male and female academies. School located here 1827 on land given by Gov. John Taylor. Though publicly endowed, the school was conducted as a private academy until 1883 when it was merged with public school system. Hugh S. Thompson, Governor of S. C. 1882-86, was principal of male academy 1865-80.

Erected 1938 by The Columbia Sesquicentennial Commission of 1936. (Marker Number 40-8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 34° 0.681′ N, 81° 1.84′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is on Pickens Street near Laurel Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Enduring Landmark (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hampton - Preston House (about 500 feet away); Colonel Thomas Taylor (about 500 feet away); Seibels House (about 500 feet away); Columbia Bible College, 1937-1960 / Westervelt Home, 1930 - 1937 (about

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600 feet away); Former Site of Columbia Theological Seminary (about 600 feet away); Pieces of the Past (about 600 feet away); Church of the Good Shepard (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Site of Columbia Male Academy Marker, looking south along Pickens Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 21, 2010

2. Site of Columbia Male Academy Marker, looking south along Pickens Street

Site of Columbia Male Academy Marker, today a city office building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 21, 2010

3. Site of Columbia Male Academy Marker, today a city office building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.