West Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Milestones
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
1. Milestones Marker
A milestone was one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road or other type of boundary at intervals of one mile, or occasionally, parts of a mile. These stone markers indicated either the distance traveled or the remaining distance to a destination. The markers were alternately known as mile markers, mileposts or mile posts.
The milestones that are along the Riverwalk Trail are spaced at quarter mile intervals.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 33° 59.656′ N, 81° 3.11′ 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: City of Columbia Anchor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gervais Street Bridge (about 300 feet away); River Inn, c. 1740s (about 300 feet away); Fridays Ferry (about 300 feet away); Old Congaree River Bridges (about 400 feet away); Congaree River Bridges
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More about this marker. The upper left of the marker contains a photo of a milestone, with the caption “Detail of an early 19th century milestone that was used in South Carolina. Image courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum.” The left of the marker features a “Color sketch of a milestone along a road. Illustration courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum.”
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
2. Milestones Marker
A milestone marker can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
3. Milestones Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
4. Marker at the Three Rivers Greenway
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 9, 2013
5. Milestone 39
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
