Clemson in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thomas Green Clemson
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 24, 2008
1. Thomas Green Clemson Marker
Died at Fort Hill April 6, 1888
Scientist Diplomat Soldier
Founder of Clemson College
and benefactor to the sons
of his adopted state
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1967.
Location. 34° 40.794′ N, 82° 50.2′ W. Marker is in Clemson, South Carolina, in Pickens County. It is on Calhoun Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located near the Integration with Dignity marker and directly in front of Tillman Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemson SC 29631, 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 walking distance of this marker: Integration with Dignity, 1963 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tillman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Quercus lyrata (Overcup Oak) (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Heritage Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Clemson Military Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Tillman Hall Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Class of 1943 Veterans (about 300 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. Thomas Green Clemson IV. Thomas Green Clemson, (July 1, 1807 – April 6, 1888) was an American politician and statesman, serving as an ambassador and the United States Superintendent of Agriculture. (Submitted on July 25, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Clemson University. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Fort Hill: Home of John C. Calhoun and Thomas G. Clemson. Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's pre-eminent 19th century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Will of Thomas Green Clemson. The document that holds the foundation for Clemson University. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 24, 2008
2. Thomas Green Clemson Statue
Photographed by Brian Scott, July 24, 2008
3. Thomas Green Clemson Statue
Photographed by Brian Scott
4. Thomas Green Clemson
Founder of Clemson University
Founder of Clemson University
Photographed by Brian Scott, November 27, 2008
5. Thomas Green Clemson Tombstone
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Pendleton, South Carolina
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Pendleton, South Carolina
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,971 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
