Historical Marker

Speedwell Methodist Church

Historical marker location:
Millett, South Carolina
( Marker is on Speedwell Church Road (State Highway 3-369) near Little Hell Road, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2010

South Carolina was the birthplace of the modern American barbecue tradition. In the early 19th century, African slaves in the state developed a technique for slow-cooking meat over a wood fire, which became known as "barbecue." Today, South Carolina is known for its distinctive mustard-based barbecue sauce, which is popular in the central part of the state.