This marker is located on the corner that is just one block from Gervais Street and the South…read moreCarolina State Capitol. It is easily legible and there is parking nearby. It reads, "One of the original streets in the 1786 Columbia plan. Lady Street is thought to have been named for Martha Custis Washington, the new nation's first lady whom South Carolina wished to honor. Lady Washington presided over the President's home, Mount Vernon, a national landmark which was saved from destruction in 1859 by South Carolinian Ann Pamela Cunningham, organizer and first regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union." This is marker number 40-79 and it was erected in 1978 by the Richland County Bicentennial Commission and sponsored by Allen Brothers Milling Co. [Review 2185 of 2024 - 1158 in South Carolina - 23203 overall]

Beautiful walk up and down Lady street, on an early morning. Get up early and be sure to see all…read morethe murals, greenery and coffee shops along lady street. Get up and outside before 1030 am

This marker is located at the corner of Taylor Street and Main Street not far from the South…read moreCarolina State Capitol. It points out the history and how this street earned its name. On the front, "Named for the Taylor family, this street is one of the original streets in the 1786 Columbia plan. Thomas Taylor was a member of the first and second Provincial Congresses, the General Assembly, and was a trustee of S.C. College. In 1791 he escorted President Washington into Columbia. Taylor died in 1833. His son, John, was a planter. lawyer. Governor (1826-28), first intendant of Columbia, and a member of Congress (1807-16). He died in 1832." And on the reverse, "This street is named for the Taylor family, whose plantations were selected in 1786 as part of the site of the city of Columbia. Thomas Taylor, appointed by the state as one of the commissioners to plan the new town, served in the Revolution as captain and colonel in the militia under brigadier generals Sumter and Henderson. Captured at Fishing Creek, Taylor escaped, and took part in the defeat of Tarleton at Blackstock's." This is marker number 40-81 and it was erected in 1978 by the Richland County Bicentennial Commission. It was sponsored By IBM. [Review 2188 of 2024 - 1161 in South Carolina - 23206 overall]

This two-sided marker is actually at the right spot, which is unusual for some. It stands in front…read moreof what is now a local pharmacy and medical equipment supplier, but back in the day it was the Taylor Street Pharmacy. On the front side, "Columbia Civil Rights Sit-ins. On March 15, 1960 five African American students from Benedict College - Charles Barr, David Carter, Richard Counts, Milton Greene, and Johnny Clark - were arrested after refusing to leave the lunch counter at the Taylor Street Pharmacy, which once occupied this building. Their actions followed similar sit-ins at S.H. Kress and Eckerd's Pharmacy, both located on nearby Main Street." And on the reverse, "Barr v. City of Columbia (1964). In Barr v. City of Columbia the U.S. Supreme Court held that lower courts had denied the students due process, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. Columbia attorney Matthew J. Perry served as lead counsel and delivered oral arguments to the Court. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, enacted ten days after the decision in Barr, finally prohibited racial segregation of public accommodations such as hotels and restaurants." There is some street parking or if it's a weekend, you can use the pharmacy parking lot. [Review 14755 overall, 255 of 2021, number 793 in South Carolina.]

Detoured off I-26 onto Broad River Road because of heavy traffic, I spotted this marker and stopped…read moreto check it out. It stands at an intersection with Mount Olivet Church Road. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "This community, named by 1791 for the springs at the foot of the Stone Hill, included Eleazer's Tavern, a post office, schools, grist mills, and Spring Hill Baptist Church before the Civil War. In February 1865, as the war ended in S.C., Federal troops camped nearby looted and burned several homes. Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church was founded in 1873; the town was incorporated in 1889." It is marker number 40-120 and it was erected in 1998 by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. [Review 2198 of 2024 - 1171 in South Carolina - 23216 overall]

Situated outside of Eastover, SC, the base is a small RTI centered activity. In the RTI building…read morethere is a mix of small barracks rooms and two gender neutral Soldier rooms. (Two Soldier per room, not two of them) The barracks are 8 to a side in bunks, two bays sharing a bathroom, wall locker per and a desk per inmate. The two human rooms have microwave and tv and WiFi. They are said to be nice, and at least for some people come with maid service. The barracks are better than some I have been in, but the mattress remind me unfavorably of the field sleeping pad. And they are new. The pillow is not as nice as the mattress, so bring your own. Same with the sheets. That having been said, they have washers and dryers in every bay, which is civilized. They do have WiFi which is reasonably fast and does not bog down, so someone in the S6 know what they are doing. Complements to you sir or mam. The Two Soldier Rooms have shared laundry facilities down the hall. The DFAC (cleverly named the Crescent Moon Cafe), though sanitary, did not meet my gastronomic standards. The menu was a bit repetitive and tacos were on Wednesday rather than Tuesday. As DFACs go, it wasn't bad, but it did rather play to the reputation that Army food has spent generations earning. They do have Ice cream. The PX is tiny. Like really tiny. They have zero uniform items, so don't plan on getting any. It is also closed Monday and Tuesday, which is barbaric. Post chapel, tiny gym, and a small USO roundups the scenic attractions. If you are here for BLC, know that this is one of the nicest setups going. It is not, however, Club Med.

A solid base for soldiers. The ground was a little flooded by the rain, but it appeared well kept…read moreup.

When in Latin America, dance Cumbia If your toilet breaks,…read morejust call the Plumbia And if you like game cocks And shows that rock your socks Then come straight to the City of Columbia! The city named after an entire column of beer, what's not to love. Better than the Maryland version, but not as thrilling as the nation, by any stretch of the Emoji-Nation. Columbia was always pretty amazing for playing music concerts. I'm not sure why, but the city took to me and I took to them - and I love coming back here. I still have some friends in the area from playing music shows here. I'll always include Columbia on my tours because of that. I guess a lot of people skip over it but I never will. It's a big city and it deserves the attention that I gave it and I appreciate it all the attention that they gave me. They're full of college kids now, some of which are good looking, but there is a caveat - which is that it doesn't seem as friendly as it used to. I got a little bit of ridicule here and there in town, and that's okay cuz there are a lot of nice people here as well and that can happen anywhere and it was the middle of the March Madness so maybe that's why - but it definitely seems like it changed and is way more busy and congested that it ever was when I used to come here. It was a sleepy little city and now it's packedlikesardines little city. I guess it was always busy but not like this. I still really love Columbia because of the music days and I always will, but I hope that my next trip will be as wonderful as some of the older trips were. I've had so many wonderful experiences in Columbia South Carolina concerts. I've yet to actually enjoy a really good meal here (other than the tacos I'm about to mention), or find any good Boba or desserts, but on the way out of town or into town you mussssst go to Tacos Nayarit for some of the best Mexican food anywhere - so that's where I suggest you eat. All in all, it's a wonderful town with a lot of friendly people and a huge college presence, cheering for the naughtily named Gamecocks, who always say they're a bigger deal than they turn out to be.

People always refer to Charleston and Greenville when speaking of South Carolina, they both great…read morecities but they are no Columbia. We are not too big and not too small and in my humble opinion a upcoming city that has a lots of opportunity for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The craft beer scene will soon rival other cities in a few years hopefully with several new additions coming soon. If you know where to look there are many resturants and shops off of international Blvd known or called Decker that have flavors and smells that smack you in the face with goodness the moment you walk in the door. If your new to my city ask around and you will find awesome spots for live music and entertainment. Today I will visit a high end bakery then hit are Soda City market for fresh olive oils and honey and probably sample new food trucks and vendors that have delicious food. After that I'm going to eat lunch at War Mouth a new upscale Southren place that features great drinks and curried quail and local fish. Then to Craft and Draft for are Soda City Suds week to raise money for it and a 5.00 bottle share at the hottest spot on Devine street. This is but a few things Columbia has to offer besides our wonderful history and different cultures. I look forward to see everyone's pictures of Columbia and thoughts of my beloved city.

Nice place to Walk, run, bike while enjoying nature. It's maintained well and has emergency call…read morephone boxes and benches to rest on. It has historical signs along the way. 3+ mile path way. Very pleasant place for relaxing walkers.

Beautiful scenery and very clean! I was impressed! We went to walk the Three Rivers Greenway with…read morethe intention of walking 3 miles. But we enjoyed our walk so much that we ended up walking almost 5 miles! Every quarter mile there is a marker letting you know how far you've walked. When it's dark they have plenty of lights along the Greenway. We also saw security throughout our walk and emergency phones. Pets were properly leashed on our week which made me happy since i'm not the biggest fan. It was also so adorable to see kids on the greenway with their bikes as their parents walked alongside them. You can see plenty of people out enjoying themselves doing different activities such as fishing. I can't wait to return to Columbia and walk this greenway again!

I feel like a broken record every time I visit a Richland Library branch... but the Southeast…read morelocation is yet another amazing rendition of the Richland Library. Like the other branches that I've visited, the inside is bright, colorful, and inviting, and has a wide array of computers, printers, copiers, and other electronics for guests to use. This location also has a children's arts and crafts section, which I would've loved when I was a kid. However, what stood out about this particular branch was the quality in which the books were curated and displayed. I loved walking through the aisles and checking out the different categories and genres, as well as the New York Times bestsellers and Pulitzer Prize-winning books. Although I had placed a hold, I walked away with two (2) other books that I thought would be interesting, owing to the effort that the librarians exerted in crafting the displays of books. All-in-all, this is yet another fantastic branch of the Richland Library system, and I loved my trip here!

This location has a lot of programs for kids…read more Great place to expand minds. Clean and quit.