Historical Marker
W.T. Askins House
Historical marker location:
Lake City, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of South Alcine Street and West Thomas Street, on the right when traveling south on South Alcine Street.)
Marker installed: 2013
The first successful English settlement in South Carolina was established in 1670 in what is now known as Charleston. The settlement was named Charles Towne in honor of King Charles II of England.