Historical Marker
Simpsonville Clock Tower
Historical marker location:
Simpsonville, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Route 14) and West Curtis Street, on the right when traveling east on South Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1987
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.