Washington Street (40-71)
N 34° 00.241 W 081° 02.079
17S E 496800 N 3762601
Named for George Washington who visited here in 1791.
Waymark Code: WM8YE0
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
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This street is named for George Washington, commander of the Continental Army throughout the Revolution, first President of the United States, and president of the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Early in his presidency, Washington toured the southern states. He visited South Carolina in 1791 and spent May 22-24 in the new capitol city, Columbia. While here, he attended a public dinner in the new State House.
1978 by Richland County Bicentennial Commission Sponsored By Rotary Club of Columbia. (Marker Number 40-71.)
Marker Name: Washington Street
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker number: 40-71
County: Richland
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