Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clifton Plantation
Erected 1981 by Georgetown County Historical Society. (Marker Number 22-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1791.
Location. 33° 21.872′ N, 79° 14.097′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is on Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) south of Hobcaw Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lafayette (here, next to this marker); Hobcaw Barony (approx. half a mile away); Belle W. Baruch (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Hobcaw Barony (approx. half a mile away); Prospect Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Attacks Upon Georgetown (approx. 1˝ miles away); DeBordieu Beach (approx. 1.8 miles away); William Screven (approx. 2˝ miles away); Elisha Screven (approx. 2˝ miles away); Antipedo Baptist Church / Old Baptist Cemetery (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Also see . . .
1. Clifton Plantation. Entry in South Carolina Plantations website. (Submitted on January 21, 2008.)
2. Hobcaw Barony. Entry in South Carolina Plantations website. (Submitted on January 21, 2008.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,434 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 9, 2017, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on January 21, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.