Saluda in Saluda County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cane Break
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
1. Cane Break Marker
Thomas Green Clemson, 1842-1851. Clemson
Charge d'Affaires to Belgium, 1844-1851,
and founder of Clemson University, lived
at Cane Break from January to July 1844.
In his absence Col. Francis Pickens and
Sen. John C. Calhoun often visited Cane
Break and attended to its business.
Erected by Clemson University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1844.
Location. 34° 2.056′ N, 81° 44.717′ W. Marker is in Saluda, South Carolina, in Saluda County. It is on Denny Highway (State Highway 194) near Barr Woods Road (State Highway 33), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saluda SC 29138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. 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 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saluda County Stockyard and Livestock Market (approx. 1.9 miles away); Mr. Philemon B. Waters (approx. 2.3 miles away); Colonel William Barrett Travis (approx. 2.3 miles away); Butler Methodist Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mitchell Hill Advent Christian Chruch (approx. 2½ miles away); Red Bank Church (approx. 2½
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Also see . . .
1. Cane Break Plantation. South Carolina Plantations entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Thomas Green Clemson. Thomas Green Clemson, (July 1, 1807 – April 6, 1888) was an American politician and statesman, serving as an ambassador and the United States Superintendent of Agriculture. (Submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
2. Cane Break Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,282 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
