Near Florence in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Wallace Harllee
July 29, 1812 - April 29, 1897
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Florence Henning Harllee
July 2, 1848 - May 6, 1927
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2026
1. William Wallace Harllee / Florence Henning Harllee Marker
The City of Florence S.C. is named after the daughter of William Wallace Harllee, founder of W&M Railroad Depot - 1852. Florence S.C. was situated at the intersection of three major rail lines and quickly became a vibrant city and essential transportation hub in the Pee Dee region.
Sculpted by Alex Palkovich, 2017"This place will always be called in your name, Florence."
Erected 2023 by Alex Palkovich, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 34° 7.717′ N, 79° 37.406′ W. Marker is near Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County. It is on Old River Road (State Road S-21-57) west of Chisolm Trail, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5320 Old River Rd, Florence SC 29505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William W. Harllee (here, next to this marker); Hopewell Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Salem United Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Willow Creek Baptist Church (approx. 2½ miles away); Red Doe (approx. 3½ miles away); Mt. Zion Methodist Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Mt. Zion Rosenwald School (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2026
3. William Wallace Harllee / Florence Henning Harllee Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2026
4. Dedication plaque
Note that while the statue was sculpted in 2017, it was erected in 2023.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
