Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rooted in the Past, Enhancing the Future
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026
1. Rooted in the Past, Enhancing the Future Marker
Today, the landscape surrounding the Seibels House represents the contributions of generations of gardeners, including contemporary horticulturist A. Jankins Farmer. Farmer's 2007 design incorporates both native and exotic plantings that recall the Colonial Revival mindest of the early 20th century, while examples of pass-along plantings and newly established pathways and hardscape mesh with their historic antecedents. In partnership with Columbia Green, Historic Columbia established the Seibels Garden as the initial step in realizing a master plan for the Robert Mills Garden District initiative that celebrates Columbia's horticultural heritage.
Erected by Historic Columbia Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.
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 left when traveling east. 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 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 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: A Horticultural Heritage (here, next to this marker); By Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet
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Other markers no longer nearby. An Enduring Landmark (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Pieces of the Past (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026
2. Rooted in the Past, Enhancing the Future Marker
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 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
