Greenwood in Greenwood County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

John Henry Logan

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 5, 2008

1. John Henry Logan Marker

Inscription. December 7, 1821 - March 29, 1885
Teacher, Historian, Physician Born and reared near this spot, John Henry Logan first practiced medicine and taught school in this region before publishing in 1859 his History of Upper South Carolina. He served as a Confederate Army Surgeon and afterwards taught at Atlanta Medical College.

Erected 1962 by Greenwood County Historical Society. (Marker Number 24-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Greenwood County Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1885.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 12.499′ N, 82° 7.07′ W. Marker was in Greenwood, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker was at the intersection of South Emerald Road (State Highway 24-100) and North Emerald Road (State Highway 24-236), on the right when traveling north on South Emerald Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Greenwood SC 29646, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Emerald Farm (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rock Presbyterian Church

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Gleamns (approx. 1.6 miles away); Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays (approx. 1.6 miles away); Benjamin E. Mays Birthplace (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lynching in America / The Phoenix Massacre (approx. 1.6 miles away); Dr. Benjamin James Sanders, Jr. (approx. 1.7 miles away); Old Greenwood Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwood.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,548 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on May 1, 2014, by John Huoni of Greenwood, South Carolina. Photo 1. submitted on September 6, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.