Historical Marker

Francis Marion / Francis Marion's Grave

Historical marker location:
Pineville, South Carolina
( Marker is on General Francis Marion Avenue, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1975

The town of Cheraw, located in northeastern South Carolina, was once home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the state. Many of the town's Jewish residents were merchants and peddlers who played a significant role in the economic development of the area.