John Lowndes McLaurin

(1860-1934)

One mile west is the last home of John Lowndes McLaurin, Marlboro County native, U.S. Congressman and Senator. He served as S.C. Representative 1890-91, S.C. Attorney General 1891-92, U.S. Congressman 1892-97, U.S. Senator 1897-1903, and State Warehouse Commissioner 1915-17. The mill pond west of here bears his name.

Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 9 and State Highway 79, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 9.