University Hill in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Last Home of Wade Hampton

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Last Home of Wade Hampton Marker

Inscription. Wade Hampton, III, born March 28, 1818, was commander of Hampton Legion, 1861, with rank of Colonel; Lieutenant General, C. S. A., 1865; Governor of S. C. 1876-79; U. S. Senator 1879-91. He died April 11, 1902 in this house, given to him in 1899 by a grateful people.

Erected 1938 by The Columbia Sesquicentennial Commission of 1936. (Marker Number 40-23.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2003.

Location. 34° 0.17′ N, 81° 1.381′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in University Hill. It is on Senate Street near Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Barnwell Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gregg Street (about 600 feet away); Alston House (about 700 feet away); Wesley Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Henderson Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cain- Matthews- Tompkins House (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.S. Salley House (approx. ¼ mile away); Horry-Guignard House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sherman's Headquarters (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . From Wikipedia, Wade Hampton III. Although his views were conservative concerning the issues of secession and slavery, and he had opposed the division of the Union as a legislator, at the start of the Civil War, Hampton was loyal to his home state.... (Submitted on April 7, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Last Home of Wade Hampton Marker, along Senate Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 28, 2010

2. Last Home of Wade Hampton Marker, along Senate Street

Last Home of Wade Hampton Marker, near the corner of Senate and Barnwell Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 28, 2010

3. Last Home of Wade Hampton Marker, near the corner of Senate and Barnwell Streets

Wade Hampton III image. Click for full size.

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4. Wade Hampton III

On site today, an Apartment building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 28, 2010

5. On site today, an Apartment building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,773 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.