Chesterfield in Chesterfield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Secession Meeting
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
1. First Secession Meeting Marker
First Secession Meeting, Chesterfield Courthouse.
Nov. 19, 1860.
Banner used on Secession Day.
[Rear]:
Dedicated by the U.D.C's of Chesterfield Co. to the brave men, devoted women and faithful slaves, '61-'65.
Erected by U.D.C. of Chesterfield County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1785.
Location. 34° 44.157′ N, 80° 5.136′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, South Carolina, in Chesterfield County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Park Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chesterfield SC 29709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chesterfield Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); John Craig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesterfield Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); W. D. Craig House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Austin-Craig-Laney House (approx. ¼ mile away); Chesterfield Academy
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Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
2. First Secession Meeting Marker
Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, March 6, 2010
3. First Secession Meeting Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,154 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
