Historical Marker
Benedict College
Historical marker location:
Columbia, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of Harden Street and Blanding Street, on the left when traveling south on Harden Street.)
Marker installed: 2012
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.