Seneca in Oconee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Henry Craig

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

1. Henry Craig Marker

Inscription.
Henry Craig was the body servant of John Craig and served with him during the War Between the States. John was a member of Company A, First South Carolina Rifles, Orr's Regiment, from 1861 until he was wounded at Gravely Hill, Virginia on August 6th 1864. Henry and John grew up together and were friends. Henry brought John back to Pickens after losing his arm to this wound. After Henry received his freedom, he remained with the Craig family. It is not documented that Henry took up arms against the Union. The First South Carolina Rifles started the War with 1,000 men. At the end of the conflict 157 remained. To be one of 157 men to survive, you will have to decide for yourself if Henry was a participant in the conflict or not.

Erected by Col. Joseph Norton Camp 45, Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 34° 47.5′ N, 82° 53.25′ W. Marker is in Seneca, South Carolina, in Oconee County. It can be reached from East Pickens Highway (State Highway 183). Marker is located near the center of the Craig Family Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem SC 29676, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s and pstate,

in the Foothills, in the Golden Corner. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation,

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 5 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Old Pickens Church (about 300 feet away); Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Andrew Pickens (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Six Mile Veterans Monument (approx. 4 miles away); Furman L. Smith Memorial Highway (approx. 4 miles away); Cherokee Path (approx. 4 miles away); Issaqueena Bombing Range (approx. 4½ miles away); Fort Prince George (approx. 4½ miles away); Newry Soup Kitchen (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca.

Other markers no longer nearby. Old Pickens Church (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Andrew Pickens (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Orr's First South Carolina Rifles. Also known as Orr's Rifles and Orr's Legion. (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Henry Craig Tombstone & Marker<br>Tombstone Reads image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

2. Henry Craig Tombstone & Marker
Tombstone Reads

Henry Craig
Last Slave of
Craig Family
Died July 1927

John & Susan Craig Tombstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

3. John & Susan Craig Tombstone

Orr's Regiment - Company A

In Memory of Our<br>Faithful Colored<br>Friends image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

4. In Memory of Our
Faithful Colored
Friends

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 919 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.