West Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Saluda Factory Ruins
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
1. Saluda Factory Ruins Marker
The Saluda Factory, built in 1834, was one of the first water-powered textile mills in South Carolina.
During the Civil War the mill manufactured material used in making shirts and woolen uniforms for the Confederate Army.
This area saw considerable military activity during February 1865.
General William T. Sherman used the site as a staging area before the burning of Columbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 34° 0.592′ N, 81° 4.858′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, South Carolina, in Lexington County. It can be reached from Wildlife Parkway. Marker is located on the grounds of Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens in the woods north of the Garden Pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Wildlife Parkway, West Columbia SC 29169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Greater Columbia Area. 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 walking distance of this marker: A Wild Look Back (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Saluda Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Science of Archaeology (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (approx. Ό mile away); Stark's Ferry (approx. Ό mile away); Old Saluda River Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles
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1. Saluda Factory Historic District. The sites of Saluda Factory, Camp Sorghum and old State Road are principal parts of a section that is linked together geographically and historically, its significance including industry, commerce, military and transportation. (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. William Tecumseh Sherman. William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author. (Submitted on July 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. The Burning of Columbia. Following the Battle of Rivers' Bridge on February 3, 1865, the Confederate division of Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws attempted to prevent the crossing of the Salkehatchie River by the right wing of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's Union army. (Submitted on July 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
2. Saluda Factory Ruins Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
3. Saluda Factory Pavilion
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
4. Saluda Factory Ruins
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
5. Saluda Factory Ruins
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
6. Saluda Factory Ruins
Only Stone Archway to Remain from the Factory
Only Stone Archway to Remain from the Factory
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
7. Saluda Factory Ruins
Photographed by Brian Scott, May 30, 2009
8. Saluda Factory Ruins
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,223 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
