North Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henry Woodward
Surgeon and Lords Proprietor's Deputy
| | 1646 - 1686 | |
Remained in Carolina after Sanford's 1666 exploration to learn the Indians' language, captured by Spaniards, escaped and returned to Carolina on the first ship in 1670. Outstanding Indian trader who explored the Upper Ashley River and the region to the south and west. Laid foundation for later development of Rice as chief crop of South Carolina.
Erected by Society of First Families of South Carolina 1670 - 1700.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.
Location. 32° 52.587′ N, 80° 4.925′ W. Marker is in North Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It can be reached from Magnolia Plantation Road east of Nursery Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry. 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: Magnolia at War (within shouting distance of this marker); British Attack 1780 (within shouting distance of this marker); Excursion Up the Ashley (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ashley River (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
