Historical Marker
The Latta Library
Historical marker location:
Latta, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Route 917) and North Marion Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1979
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.