Ravenel in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Champneys' Pink Cluster

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 2, 2011

1. Champneys' Pink Cluster Marker

Inscription. In 1802, on his rice plantation in nearby Rantowles, John Champneys hybridized the first rose in America. "Champneys' Pink Cluster" was a cross between the European "Millers' White Musk" rose (Rosa Moschata) and "Parsons' Pink China" rose (Old Blush). This new fragrant rose, with large clusters of small pink flowers, bloomed repeatedly. It became a sensation here and abroad.

Erected 2009 by St. Paul's Garden Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 32° 45.891′ N, 80° 14.424′ W. Marker is in Ravenel, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is on State Highway 165 near Martin Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ravenel SC 29470, 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Paul's, Stono / St. Paul's Churchyard (approx. 3½ miles away); Plainsfield Plantation (approx. 4½ miles away); The Stono Rebellion (1739) (approx. 5.6 miles away); Grave Of Colonel William A. Washington (approx. 6.4 miles away); Belvidere School Site (approx. 7.1 miles

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away); New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 7½ miles away); St. Mark’s Union Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 7.8 miles away); St. John’s Episcopal Church (approx. 9.6 miles away).

Champneys' Pink Cluster image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Garden Encyclopedia

2. Champneys' Pink Cluster

Champneys' Pink Cluster Marker, near Martin Street, along State Route 165 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 2, 2011

3. Champneys' Pink Cluster Marker, near Martin Street, along State Route 165

Champneys' Pink Cluster Marker with park clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 2, 2011

4. Champneys' Pink Cluster Marker with park clock

Champneys' Pink Cluster Marker, clock and restored Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, January 2, 2011

5. Champneys' Pink Cluster Marker, clock and restored Train Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,946 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.