SC-40-60 Gervias Street

Marker text: GERVAIS STREET

Named for John Lewis Gervais (c. 1742-1798) who was educated in Germany, emigrated first to England, arrived in Charleston in 1764 with a letter of introduction to Henry Laurens. He served in the American Revolution, took part in the defense of Charleston, was a member of the Continental Congress, S.C. Senate member from Ninety Six, he introduced the bill which resulted in selection of the site of Columbia as Capital of S.C.

Erected by The Lions Club Of Columbia, A Richland County Bicentennial Project, 1976