Edgefield in Edgefield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Original Site of Furman Academy
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008
1. Original Site of Furman Academy Marker
Original site of Furman Academy and Theological Institution.
Marked by the Old 96 District Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
1926
Erected 1926 by Old 96 District Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 33° 47.667′ N, 81° 55.733′ W. Marker is in Edgefield, South Carolina, in Edgefield County. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located about 100 feet south of the intersection of Church and Brooks Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edgefield SC 29824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Village Academy / Furman Academy and Theological Institute (here, next to this marker); Halcyon Grove (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church / Village Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Law Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Industrial History (approx. 0.3 miles away); Religion & Education (approx. 0.3 miles away); Agricultural History
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Also see . . .
1. Furman University. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Furman University. Furman University is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 24, 2011
2. Original Site of Furman Academy Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008
3. Original Site of Furman Academy Monument
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008
4. Original Site of Furman Academy Monument
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
5. Original Site of Furman Academy Marker seen with southbound Church Street in background
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
