Clinton in Laurens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Malcolm A. MacDonald
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 18, 2011
1. Malcolm A. MacDonald Marker
An educational scholarship established and this street named in memory of Malcolm A. MacDonald, D.D., third president of Thornwell Home and School, September 1944 - January 1971. His love and dedication to Thornwell's children in his care is gratefully acknowledged with praise given to God from whom all blessings flow.
Erected 1980 by Thornwell Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1971.
Location. 34° 28.083′ N, 81° 52.9′ W. Marker is in Clinton, South Carolina, in Laurens County. It is on Lynn Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton SC 29325, 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: William Plumer Jacobs, D.D., LL.D. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Reverend William Plumer Jacobs (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jacobs Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Presbyterian College Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mrs. Lillian G. Brown (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Flag Pole (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Clinton Young (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clinton Veterans Monument
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Also see . . . Thornwell. Thornwell Orphanage opened in Clinton, South Carolina on October 1, 1875, to ten children orphaned by the American Civil War. (Submitted on October 23, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 18, 2011
2. Malcolm A. MacDonald Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 18, 2011
3. Malcolm A. MacDonald Marker
Lynn Street in Background
Lynn Street in Background
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
