Mather Academy

Historical marker location:

Camden, South Carolina

( Marker is on West Dekalb St. (U.S. 1) close to Campbell St., on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.