Olympia-Granby in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Vintage Tool and Toy Collection

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

1. Vintage Tool and Toy Collection Marker

Inscription. Items in this exhibit are collected for preservation. Most come from Olympia Linthead families and are put on display for all to see and enjoy. There are farm utensils, tools, and some vintage toys. With this exhibit, we honor our forefathers' and mothers' labors and their work done using these implements.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 58.713′ N, 81° 1.68′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Olympia-Granby. It can be reached from Olympia Avenue east of Virginia Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1170 Olympia Ave, 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: Original Mill Village Outhouse (here, next to this marker); Clothes Washing Station (here, next to this marker); Outhouse (here, next to this marker); Mill Village Yard (here, next to this marker); Quarry - 'Rock Hole' (a few steps from this marker); Olympia Mill School/Museum House (a few steps from this marker); Jaco's Corner

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(a few steps from this marker); Mill Village Design (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Several markers along the railing image. Click for full size.

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

2. Several markers along the railing

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.