Historical Marker

Pickens Cemetery

THREE AND TWENTY RD. (S. C. SEC. RD. 4-485), OFF S. C. HWY. 88 NEAR ANDERSON COUNTYPICKENS COUNTY LINE, PENDLETON VINCINITY · Pendleton Vincinity · Anderson

South Carolina marker

Inscription

This land, Cherokee territory until 1777, became the final resting place after the American Revolution for early pioneers who settled the area. A number of soldiers of the Revolution are buried here, including Robert Pickens, who served in the state militia and was related to General Andrew Pickens.

Erected by the Colonel John Robins Chapter, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, 1980

Location

AddressTHREE AND TWENTY RD. (S. C. SEC. RD. 4-485), OFF S. C. HWY. 88 NEAR ANDERSON COUNTYPICKENS COUNTY LINE, PENDLETON VINCINITY
CityPendleton Vincinity
CountyAnderson
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.739167, -82.591117

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