Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Court House Square
Richland County's second court house was built in 1803-04 on the northeast corner of Richardson (Main) and Washington Streets. In the 1850s, it was razed and a new court house erected on the same site. On the southeast corner was located the Athenaeum, incorporated in 1856, which contained a lecture and exhibit hall and a library. The Athenaeum and the new court house were both burned by Union troops in 1865.
Erected 1970 by The Columbia Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 40-53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 34° 0.235′ N, 81° 2.073′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is on Washington Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is affixed to the Washington Street side of the Carolina National Bank, corner of Main and Washington Streets. 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. Washington Street (a few steps from this marker); The Palmetto Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Legacies of The Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Mae Flemming (within shouting distance of this marker); 'We Kept the Fire Going' (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Veterans & POWs (about 600 feet away); Lady Street (about 600 feet away); Israelite Sunday School / Columbia's First Synagogue (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 12, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.