Historical Marker

George Washington (Statue)

Historical marker location:
Columbia, South Carolina
( Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1 / 378) near Main Street, on the right when traveling east.)

The Gullah/Geechee people, who are descendants of enslaved Africans from the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Georgia, have their own unique culture and language. The Gullah/Geechee language is a creole language that combines elements of English and African languages, and the Gullah/Geechee people have preserved many traditions and customs from their African ancestors, including basket weaving and storytelling.