Hartsville in Darlington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

David Robert Coker 1870-1938

Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 9, 2010

1. David Robert Coker 1870-1938 Marker

Inscription. Known world-wide for developing new varieties and for perfecting superior strains of agricultural crops (including cotton), Coker, for years was pres. Pedigreed Seed Co., chartered 1918. He was intendant (mayor) of Hartsville 1900-1901; member National Agricultural Advisory Commission; trustee of University SC and Coker College. His 1916 home here is now part of Coker College.

Erected 1992 by Hartsville Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 16-28.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 34° 22.65′ N, 80° 4.268′ W. Marker is in Hartsville, South Carolina, in Darlington County. Marker is on E. Home Ave., on the right when traveling east. Between 3rd & 4th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hartsville SC 29550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Lide Coker (within shouting distance of this marker); Welsh Neck High School / Coker College (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John L. Hart / John Hart House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carolina Fiber Co. / Sonoco Products Company (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Eastern Carolina Silver Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Hartsville Veterans Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hartsville Oil Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartsville.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Resources of Hartsville, ca. 1817-ca. 1941 National Register of Historic Places Nomination. Coker College is included in Hartsville Historic District. (Submitted on November 23, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

2. East Home Avenue Historic District National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. The David Robert Coker house is listed in East Home Avenue Historic District. (Submitted on November 23, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 23 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.