Washington Light Infantry

Historical marker location:

287 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Meeting Street and George Street, on the right when traveling south on Meeting Street.)

1807.

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.