Colonel Robert Elliott Holcombe
N 34° 49.758 W 082° 36.259
17S E 353293 N 3855286
This historical marker is located in the Easley town square next to the town clock tower.
Waymark Code: WM6AMV
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2009
Views: 4
Statesman ~ Financier ~ Philanthropist
Born Aug. 4, 1823 ~ Died April 9, 1893
Founder and First Intendant (Mayor) of Easley, originally known as Holcombe Town, Jan. 1874. Near this site a Depot was built by him and given to the Railroad. He was the first Depot Agent and Telegraph Operator. In 1846 he became the first Postmaster in this area; he was for many years a Magistrate, a Legislator 1863-64, and a member of the early County Commissioners.
Marker Name: Colonel Robert Elliott Holcombe
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
County: Anderson
Marker number: Not listed
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