Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of the Irish Who Built the Canal
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026
1. In Memory of the Irish Who Built the Canal Marker
Erected 2008 by Ancient Order of the Hibernians.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 34° 0.176′ N, 81° 3.203′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It can be reached from Gist Street north of Blanding Street, on the right when traveling south. The memorial stands on the grounds of the Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Laurel St, Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Irish Canal Workers (here, next to this marker); Historic Columbia Canal (here, next to this marker); Riverfront Park (a few steps from this marker); Waterworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Hydroelectric Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); Pump House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Columbia Canal (about 700 feet away); Howard School Site (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
