Clemson in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thomas Green Clemson
Died at Fort Hill April 6, 1888
Scientist Diplomat Soldier
Founder of Clemson College
and benefactor to the sons
of his adopted state
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1967.
Location. 34° 40.794′ N, 82° 50.2′ W. Marker is in Clemson, South Carolina, in Pickens County. Marker is on Calhoun Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located near the Integration with Dignity marker and directly in front of Tillman Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemson SC 29631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Integration with Dignity, 1963 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tillman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Quercus lyrata (Overcup Oak) (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Heritage Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Clemson Military Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Tillman Hall Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Class of 1943 Veterans (about 300 feet away); Walter T. Cox, Jr. (about 300 feet away); Clemson Cannons (about 400 feet away); Godfrey Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clemson.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Green Clemson IV. Thomas Green Clemson, (July 1, 1807 – April 6, 1888) was an American politician and statesman, serving as an ambassador and the United States Superintendent of Agriculture. (Submitted on July 25, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Clemson University. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Fort Hill: Home of John C. Calhoun and Thomas G. Clemson. Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's pre-eminent 19th century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Will of Thomas Green Clemson. The document that holds the foundation for Clemson University. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
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