Named in 1986 by Action of the Richland County Legislative Delegation and Highway Commission in recognition of one of this state's most distinguished citizens.

A Civil Rights leader who worked unceasingly for equal rights for all, he helped keep the peace during the '50's and '60's as our state moved from segregation to integration

He was the first black elected to the S.C. Senate in this century, serving 1983 ~ 1985

Born 1911 Died 1985

Marker is on Bull Street near Harden Street Extension, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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