Historical Marker

Richard W. Simpson

CHERRY ST. (S. C. SEC. RD. 4-115), ABOUT 4 MILES EAST OF PENDLETON ยท Anderson

South Carolina marker

Inscription

Born in 1840, Colonel Simpson, lawyer, farmer, and legislator, drafted and executed Thomas Green Clemson's will, establishing Clemson Agricultural College in 1889. Simpson was first president of the college's board of trustees and once owned land which became part of the Simpson Experiment Station.

He died in 1912 and is buried in the Simpson family cemetery here. Erected by Clemson University, 1988

Location

AddressCHERRY ST. (S. C. SEC. RD. 4-115), ABOUT 4 MILES EAST OF PENDLETON
CountyAnderson

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