West Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
“City of Columbia” Anchor
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
1. “City of Columbia” Anchor Marker
C. S. N.
“City of Columbia”
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Donated by
Mrs. Lemuel Hall
In memory of
Lemuel Hall
Mayor of West Columbia
for 24 years
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 33° 59.682′ N, 81° 3.153′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, South Carolina, in Lexington County. It can be reached from Alexander Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located along the Three Rivers Greenway, on the banks of the Congaree River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Columbia SC 29169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Greater Columbia Area. 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: Gervais Street Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Friday’s Ferry (a few steps from this marker); River Inn, c. 1740s (a few steps from this marker); Old Congaree River Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); Milestones (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congaree River Bridges (approx. ¼ mile away); 1896 Power Plant (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Gervais Street Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
2. “City of Columbia” Anchor Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
3. Marker in West Columbia
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
4. “City of Columbia” Anchor
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
