Darlington Raceway

Historical marker location:

1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, South Carolina

( Marker can be reached from Harry Byrd Highway (State Highway 151-34) near West Smith Avenue, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1997

South Carolina is home to several historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including Claflin University, Benedict College, and South Carolina State University. These institutions played a key role in educating African Americans in the state during the era of segregation.