Dalzell in Sumter County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Furman Academy

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2013

1. Site of Furman Academy Marker

Inscription.
Furman Academy
and
Theological
Institution
now
Furman University
Located on this spot
1829 — 1834

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 34° 1.322′ N, 80° 28.58′ W. Marker is in Dalzell, South Carolina, in Sumter County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3415 Dodgen Hill Road, Dalzell SC 29040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Furman Academy and Theological Institution (a few steps from this marker); Providence Southern Methodist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); General Sumter Memorial Academy (approx. 3.1 miles away); General Thomas Sumter (approx. 3.1 miles away); Thomas Sumter (approx. 3.4 miles away); General Thomas Sumter Grave (approx. 3.4 miles away); Skirmish at Dinkins' Mill (approx. 3.7 miles away); High Hills Baptist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalzell.

Regarding Site of Furman Academy. Established by the S. C. Baptist Convention in 1825, Furman opened in Edgefield in 1826. Later sites were here at High Hills (1829-1834), Winnsboro (1837-1850), and Greenville in 1851 (now Furman University).

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In 1859 the theological department became the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary which moved to Louisville, Ky. in 1877. (Sumter County Historical Commission)

Also see . . . About Furman » Our History. is the third-oldest university in South Carolina. (Submitted on October 30, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Site of Furman Academy Marker seen off of Dodgen Hill Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2013

2. Site of Furman Academy Marker seen off of Dodgen Hill Road

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.