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Taylor Cemetery

Grave

Front Description

Taylor Burying Ground

In 1786 the State of South Carolina purchased for a part of the site of Columbia, the plantation of Col. Thomas Taylor (1743-1833), Revolutionary soldier. His house was situated near the S-E corner of Richland and Barnwell Streets, across from this walled enclosure, where he lies buried with his son, Gov. John Taylor, other members of his family and slaves.

Site Photos

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Nearby Sites

Thomas Taylor 1743-1833/Taylor Cemetery SCDAH Marker<0.1 mi Taylor Street SCDAH Marker0.7 mi Barnwell Street SCDAH Marker0.7 mi Henderson Street SCDAH Marker0.7 mi Gregg Street SCDAH Marker0.7 mi Washington Street SCDAH Marker0.8 mi