Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of the John H. Rose Family
Photographed by Anna Inbody, February 5, 2012
1. In Memory of the John H. Rose Family Marker
Property located to the north of this marker is part of a farm once belonging to John H. Rose an area pioneer from Fayetteville, N.C. A grist mill and saw mill on property was burned by Gen. Sherman's army. Buried in unmarked graves on the property are the remains of John H. "Jack" Rose died 1882, first wife Mary Cooper Rose died 1858, and a daughter Rhoda died 1862.
Erected by L.B. Harmon, great grandson and L.A. Harmon, great-great grandson in cooperation with Clemson University.
Erected by L.B. Harmon, great grandson and L.A. Harmon, great-great grandson in cooperation with Clemson University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 34° 8.551′ N, 80° 54.016′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is on Clemson Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is nestled among large holly bushes and is difficult to see while driving. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29229, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Killian School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Killian Road Baptist Church Cemetery Confederate Soldiers Monument
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Other markers no longer nearby. Early Summer Resorts (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Skirmish at Killian's Mill (was approx. 2.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Anna Inbody, February 5, 2012
2. Overview from the west looking east
Photographed by Anna Inbody, February 5, 2012
3. Overview from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
