Florence in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henry Timrod
1828-1867
— Poet Laureate of the Confederacy —
Within this building he taught, among others, “Katie,” later to become his wife.
Erected by The Florence Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 34° 11.12′ N, 79° 46.246′ W. Marker was in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County. Marker was on Timrod Park Drive west of South Coit Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 400 Timrod Park Dr, Florence SC 29501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Henry Timrod Schoolhouse (here, next to this marker); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lawton-Chase House / Florence Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Florence High School / McClenaghan High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Dark Days of the Holocaust (approx. 0.6 miles away); Beth Israel Congregation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wilson School / Wilson High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); F.H. McLeod House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. 12. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.