Ninety Six in Greenwood County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Trader with Pack Horse
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 18, 2011
1. Trader with Pack Horse Marker
the Cherokee and early traders. In 1753
Robert Gouedy set up the first
permanent trading post at old Ninety Six.
Many road traces can still be seen today.
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 34° 8.863′ N, 82° 1.14′ W. Marker is in Ninety Six, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. It can be reached from South Cambridge Road. Marker is located on the walking path leading from the Visitor's Center to the battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ninety Six SC 29666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. 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: The Patriot Force Arrives (a few steps from this marker); Island Ford Road (a few steps from this marker); The British Fortifications (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patriots Lay Siege to the Star Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Patriots Lay Siege to the Star Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriot Soldier (within shouting
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Siege Trenches (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . The Gowdy Family in South Carolina. One of the most successful white traders was a businessman named Robert Gouedy who established a trading post in the area about 1751. (Submitted on October 19, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 18, 2011
2. Trader with Pack Horse Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 18, 2011
3. Trader with Pack Horse Marker and Silhoutte
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 18, 2011
4. Trader with Pack Horse Marker and Silhoutte
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
