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

Senate Street

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Senate Street Marker

Inscription. The South Carolina General Assembly created Columbia as the state's capital city in 1786, and Senate Street was named for the upper house of that legislative body. In 1790, the General Assembly, which designated that the town be located on the Congaree River near Friday's Ferry, first met in Columbia in the new State House, designed by James Hoban, who later designed the White House.

Erected 1978 by Richland County Bicentennial Commission Sponsored by Standard and Savings and Loan Assc. (Marker Number 40-77.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 34° 0.024′ N, 81° 1.893′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Sumter Street and Sumter Street, on the left when traveling north on Sumter Street. Located near the Southeast sidewalk entrance to the State Capitol grounds. 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. Gonzales Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Henry Disbrow Phillips, D.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); African-American History Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memory of South Carolina Generals (about 300 feet away); Birthplace of General Maxcy Gregg (about 300 feet away); Town Theatre (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

2. Senate Street Marker

Senate Street Marker, looking north at intersection along Sumter Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 16, 2009

3. Senate Street Marker, looking north at intersection along Sumter Street

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 13, 2022

4. Senate Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on November 15, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.