Lake City in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Huey Cooper 1873 - 1978
Lake City locals remember Huey Cooper as one of Lake City's most unique citizens, who for a nickel, would let you rub the rabbit's foot he carried around with him for luck.
"Please help us keep this tradition alive by rubbing the rabbit's foot and dropping a coin in Huey's pocket".Sculptor - Alex Palkovich
Erected by Alex Palkovich, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 33° 52.373′ N, 79° 45.259′ W. Marker is in Lake City, South Carolina, in Florence County. It is on North Acline Street (Route 21-264) north of East Main Street (Business U.S. 378), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 N Acline St, Lake City SC 29560, 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. Globally, it is in 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: 104 & 106 East Main Street (a few steps from this marker); H.H. Singletary Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmetto State Bank Robbery (within shouting distance of this marker); 116 East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 118 East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 111 East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 & 117 E. Main St. (within shouting distance of this marker); 111 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake City.
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 4 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
