Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
A Garden Resource for Everyone
The gardens under Historic Columbia's care form a living collection of native and exotic plants and trees. Documentation of their care by horticultural experts serves as a local and regional resource for the public.
Generous support from AgFirst Farm Credit Bank connects you to this information on-site through plant tags and online via HistoricColumbia.org/GardenDatabase.
Amenities such as outdoor lighting, seating and trash receptacles, made possible through a partnership with Central Carolina Community Foundation, further enhance the visitor experience. Historic Columbia and its partners invite you to explore and enjoy this unique urban greenspace.
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Historic images and database content reveal the gardens' past and present plantings. Examples common then and now include deodar cedar trees, like the one at center right this circa 1910 postcard.
Erected by Historic Columbia Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 34° 0.621′ N, 81° 1.763′ W.
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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: Historic Fence and Gates Restoration (here, next to this marker); Hampton-Preston House (here, next to this marker); Connected by History, Divided by Color (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens (here, next to this marker); Columbia Bible College, 1937-1960 / Westervelt Home, 1930 - 1937
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
