Historical Marker

31st Inf Division

Historical marker location:
3295 Forney Rd, Columbia, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Forney Road, on the left when traveling south on Jackson Boulevard.)
Marker installed: 1997

South Carolina was the birthplace of the modern American barbecue tradition. In the early 19th century, African slaves in the state developed a technique for slow-cooking meat over a wood fire, which became known as "barbecue." Today, South Carolina is known for its distinctive mustard-based barbecue sauce, which is popular in the central part of the state.