University Hill in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Barnwell Street

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Barnwell Street Marker

Inscription. This street is named for General John Barnwell, St. Helena's Parish. He was elected to the Provincial Congress of 1775-76 and to the 1776 General Assembly. A captain in the First Provincial Regiment, he was major, colonel and brigadier general in the militia, 1779-81. Barnwell was captured in Charlestown in 1780 and later imprisoned on the schooner Pack-Horse. From 1778 until his death in 1800, he served several terms in the S.C. Senate.

Erected 1977 by Richland County Bicentennial Commission Sponsored by South Carolina National Bank. (Marker Number 40-105.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 34° 0.233′ N, 81° 1.44′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in University Hill. It is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) and Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wesley Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Alston House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Last Home of Wade Hampton

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(about 500 feet away); Gregg Street (about 500 feet away); Henderson Street (about 500 feet away); S.C. Education Associaton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Horry-Guignard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cain- Matthews- Tompkins House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Other markers no longer nearby. Sherman's Headquarters (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Pickens Street (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Barnwell Street Marker, looking east at intersection Gervais and Barnwell Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

2. Barnwell Street Marker, looking east at intersection Gervais and Barnwell Streets

Barnwell Street Marker, looking wet along Gervais Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

3. Barnwell Street Marker, looking wet along Gervais Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.