Historical Marker
Wesley Methodist Church
Historical marker location:
Columbia, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of Gervais Street (US 1, US 76, US 378) and Barnwell Street, on the right when traveling west on Gervais Street (US 1, US 76, US 378).)
Marker installed: 2008
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.