Historical Marker

Boundary Line

Historical marker location:
Van Wyck, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of Charlotte Highway (U.S. 521) and East North Corner Road, on the left when traveling south on Charlotte Highway.)
Marker installed: 1983

The town of Cheraw, located in northeastern South Carolina, was once home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the state. Many of the town's Jewish residents were merchants and peddlers who played a significant role in the economic development of the area.