SC-40-106 Gadsden Street

Marker text: GADSDEN STREET

This street was named for Charlestonian Christopher Gadsden, member of the 1759 Cherokee expedition, the Commons House of Assembly, and the two Continental and Provincial congresses. He also served in several General Assemblies. During the Revolution he became a brigadier general and later served S. C. both as Vice-President and Lieut. Governor. He died in 1805 and is buried in St. Philip's churchyard in Charleston.

Erected by The Richland County Bicentennial Commission Sponsored by R. L. Bryan Company, 1977