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

A Horticultural Heritage

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026

1. A Horticultural Heritage Marker

Inscription.
Gardens have long graced these grounds. Generations of Seibels family members took great pride in having their extensive gardens, which had been established before the Civil War, well maintained. Like other gardeners of their time, the Seibels blended non-native and indigenous plants to meet their interest. Their gardening legacy remains in the property's extensive camellias and trees, especially the Sabal palmettos, planted throughout the grounds and along Richland Street's median.

Erected by Historic Columbia Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 34° 0.773′ N, 81° 1.852′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It can be reached from Richland Street east of Pickens Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Richland 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

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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 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 walking distance of this marker: Rooted in the Past, Enhancing the Future (here, next to this marker); By Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet (here, next to this marker); Seibels House (a few steps from this marker); A View Worth Remembering (a few steps from this marker); A Nurturing Nature (within shouting distance of this marker); Links to the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Thomas Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named An Enduring Landmark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Other markers no longer nearby. An Enduring Landmark (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026

2. A Horticultural Heritage Marker

near it); Pieces of the Past (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.