South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Walker, Evans & Cogswell Company

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

1. Walker, Evans & Cogswell Company Marker

Inscription. Distinguished for Achievement as Stationers, Book Binders, and Printers, Since its founding in 1821 by John C. Walker. Appointed Lithographers and Printers to The Confederate Government in 1861. The company in this building produced stamps, Bank notes, Bonds, Certificates of Stock, Executive Documents, Medical Publications, and Military Manuals until 1863, Stock and Machinery then were removed for safety to Columbia, and were destroyed when Columbia was burned in 1865, after the war business was resumed in Charleston, and has continued without interruption to the present time.

Erected 1953 by Historical Commission of Charleston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 32° 46.596′ N, 79° 55.629′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker is on E Bay St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. One Broad Street (a few steps from this marker); Convention on Ratification (a few steps from this marker); The Old Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Bank of the United States

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(within shouting distance of this marker); As Old as Charleston (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee Cohen Harby (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Auctions (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009

2. Walker, Evans & Cogswell Company Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,446 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.