Minervaville

Historical marker location:

Minervaville, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Minervaville Road (State Highway 40-1159) and Cabin Creek Road (State Highway 40-66), on the right when traveling south on Minervaville Road.)

Marker installed: 2010

The first successful English settlement in South Carolina was established in 1670 in what is now known as Charleston. The settlement was named Charles Towne in honor of King Charles II of England.