Historical Marker
The Americans Return
Historical marker location:
Camden, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of Laurens Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling south on Laurens Street.)
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.