Orangeburg in Orangeburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Judge Glover's Home
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Judge Glover's Home Marker
Erected 1970 by Orangeburg County Historical Society. (Marker Number 38-13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1907.
Location. 33° 29.475′ N, 80° 51.438′ W. Marker is in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in Orangeburg County. It is on Whitman Street, on the left when traveling east. Located between Magnolia Street (US 21 / 601) and Elliott Street SE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orangeburg SC 29115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry and in Santee Cooper Country. 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: Church of the Redeemer (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ the King Catholic Church (approx. Ό mile away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. Ό mile away); The Orangeburg Massacre (approx. 0.3 miles away); Christ the King Catholic School (approx. 0.3 miles away); South Carolina State University
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Regarding Judge Glover's Home. Judge Thomas W. Glover House: 525 Whitman St. Believed to have been built between 1833 and 1838 by Judge Thomas Worth Glover, a leading citizen of Orangeburg and a signer of the Ordinance of Secession,this stately house was used by General William T. Sherman as his headquarters during the invasion by Union
soldiers in Orangeburg County. Because of its beauty Sherman left a guard at the house to make sure the structure was not harmed.(City of Orangeburg)
Additional commentary.
1. Marker soon to be reinstalled after damage.
An archivist with the Orangeburg County Historical Society, said the historical markers pole collapsed earlier this year and needed to be replaced. The Society has the marker and the pole is being shipped and will reinstall it soon.
— Submitted August 25, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 3, 2010
2. Judge Glover's Home and Marker
Marker was found lying on the ground outside the 'Old Dixie Club Library' (marker #26992) presumably awaiting reinstallation at the home. The previous commentary from 2020 indicates reinstallation soon although it has been almost 2.5 years.
— Submitted May 18, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 3, 2010
3. Judge Glover's Home Marker, seen looking east along Whitman Street
Photographed by Dave W, May 17, 2023
4. Judge Glover's Home Marker
Marker lying on ground.
Photographed by Dave W, May 17, 2023
5. Judge Glover's Home Marker
Marker seen here lying on ground in front of 'Old Dixie Club Library' (marker # 26992).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,167 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.
