Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bull Street

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Bull Street Marker

Inscription. This street was named for Brigadier General Stephen Bull (c. 1733-1800). Grandson of Lt. Gov. William Bull I, Stephen was a member of the Commons House of Assembly, the First Provincial Congress, the First General Assembly. He saw military action in the Battle of Beaufort and Savannah campaign and later served in the S.C. Senate and House of Representatives. He is buried at Sheldon Church, Beaufort County.

Erected 1977 by Richland County Bicentennial Commission Sponsored by WIS-TV. (Marker Number 40-63.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 34° 0.142′ N, 81° 1.726′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (U.S. 1) and Bull Street, on the right when traveling east on Gervais Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. South Carolina State Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); S.C. Education Associaton (about 500 feet away); Marion Street (about 500 feet away); Horry-Guignard House (about 600 feet

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away); Minton Family Home / Dr. Henry McKee Minton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Disbrow Phillips, D.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Bull Street Marker. looking eastward along Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) at Bull St. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

2. Bull Street Marker. looking eastward along Gervais Street (U.S. 1/378) at Bull St.

Bull Street Marker, Looking westward along Gervais Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

3. Bull Street Marker, Looking westward along Gervais Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.